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Chocolate Eclair Cake

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Delight in this no-bake Chocolate Eclair Cake, an easy dessert that impresses with layers of creamy pudding and chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sleeves graham crackers
  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch dish
  • Large Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  2. Fold in whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and airy.
  3. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
  4. Spread half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  5. Add another layer of graham crackers.
  6. Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the second cracker layer.
  7. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
  8. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
  9. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir into a smooth ganache.
  10. Pour ganache over top graham layer and spread evenly.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 17g

Notes

For best results, prepare the pudding mixture while heating the cream for the ganache. Customize with different pudding flavors or add-ins like nuts or fruits for extra texture.

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