Description
Indulge in the heavenly layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and graham crackers soaked in a rich chocolate sauce with this easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding Mixture:
- 2 (3.4 oz.) boxes vanilla instant pudding
- 2 1/2 c. milk
- 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping (or 3 c. homemade whipped cream)
For the Graham Cracker Layers:
- 1 (14.4 oz) box graham crackers
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: Combine dry pudding mix and 2 & 1/2 cups milk; beat until well mixed. Stir in Cool Whip.
- Layer the Graham Crackers: Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13″ dish.
- Assemble the Dessert: Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and pudding; then top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Make the Chocolate Topping: In a medium-sized saucepan, bring cocoa, milk, and sugar to a full rolling boil; boil about 1 minute, stirring very frequently. Remove from heat and cool one minute. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted.
- Top the Dessert: Pour chocolate topping over the top layer of graham crackers. Spread evenly to completely cover graham crackers.
- Chill Overnight: Cover dessert and refrigerate overnight to allow the layers to set and meld.
- Important Tip: Ensure the chocolate topping reaches a full rolling boil for it to set properly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Indulge in the decadent No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert!
Notes
- Chilling overnight is crucial for the dessert to set properly.
- Ensure the chocolate topping boils fully for the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert, no-bake dessert, easy dessert recipe, chocolate dessert, pudding dessert
