Eclair Cake

No-Bake Eclair Cake is a dessert that has layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped topping and topped with chocolate frosting!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 275kcal

2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix (must be INSTANT, not cook & serve)
2 ½ cups milk
16 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed (larger tub, Cool Whip)
14.4 ounce box graham crackers
16 ounce container chocolate frosting (see notes below for homemade frosting)

In a medium bowl, mix together 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 1/2 cups milk. Then gently stir in 16 ounce tub whipped topping, thawed.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, arrange a single layer of the 14.4 ounce box graham crackers on the bottom. You may have to break them up a bit to fill in all the spaces.
Spread half of the pudding mixture on top of the crackers.
Layer another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture.
Then layer the other half of the pudding mixture on top of crackers.
Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
Put plastic wrap over dish and put in fridge for about 30 min to an hour to allow pudding to set.
When ready, put the 16 ounce container chocolate frosting (with the lid and aluminum foil removed) in the microwave for about 10 seconds to soften - DO NOT MELT. You don't want it melted, just easily spreadable.
Take out and stir frosting. It should be easily spreadable now. If it did melt, allow it to cool a little bit until it is pourable but not totally melted and too liquidy. If it is not soft enough, put it back in for a couple more seconds at a time, stirring after each time until it stirs easily.
Remove plastic wrap from dish and evenly spread chocolate frosting all over the top layer of graham crackers.
Place plastic wrap over top of dish and put back in fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
When ready, slice and serve!

UPDATE: Since first sharing this recipe in 2011, it appears different brands put different amounts of graham crackers in each sleeve. Some brands are also making smaller sleeves so you don't have to open a whole full sleeve. And some brands are also getting cheap and putting less graham crackers in a box. So, it is possible you may need to use the entire box you purchased.
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.