With layers of graham crackers and fluffy vanilla pudding, this classic No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert is creamy, delicious, and comforting. And it's ALWAYS a big hit!
I've actually posted this deliciously creamy, comforting No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert before. Backinthe first couple of months of the blog. When I had like 2 followers. And I hadabsolutely no idea what I was doing. (Not that I really know what I'm doing now, either ... but I have learned at least a little bit in the past year!) So since this is one of my all-time favorites, I decided it was worthy of posting again.
And now back to our No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert.
I mean seriously, can you say comfort food? And super easy? And super yummy? And chocolate-y??
Well, all those things are wrapped up together in this one creamy dessert.
With layers of graham crackers and fluffy vanilla pudding, this classic dessertis creamy, delicious, and comforting. And it's ALWAYS a big hit!
This is one of those been-around-forever recipes.Somehow, though,I didn't learn about it until just a couple of years ago. I was introduced toit by mymother-in-law, andafter just one bite, I knew exactly why it's been around forever. Because it just plain tastes so good!
Just look at those gorgeous, creamy layers. And a fudgy chocolate topping sure doesn't hurt.
Now, I love to bake, and I certainly don't shy away from complex dessert recipes. But sometimes I want something tasty that just so happens to be easy, too.
This creamy dessert sure fits the bill when it comes to the easy category.
For this No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert, you simply start with graham crackers
, instant vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip
. Mix the pudding and Cool Whip together - then resist the urge to dive in with a spoon and eat it all up at this point ... wait for the final product ... it's worth it, I promise.
I love to bake, and I certainly don't shy away from complex dessert recipes. But sometimes I want something tasty that just so happens to be easy, too. This creamy dessert sure fits the bill when it comes to the easy category.
Then layer this fluffy pudding mixture with the graham crackers. You just lay the whole graham cracker sheets in the pan and spread them with the pudding. How easy is that?
Once you're done your graham cracker and pudding layers, boil together some sugar with cocoa and milk, and then add butter and vanilla.
Pourall that chocolatey yumminess over the top graham cracker layer.
Now lick the spoon ... and the pudding bowl ... you deserve it.
Refrigeratethe dessertover night, and then dig in!
You'll be surprised how yummy and satisfying this super-simple concoction is. It'stotally fabulous for pot-lucks.
And in our house it's not at all relegated to dessert ... Mark says it makes a great breakfast. I certainly wouldn't know what he's talking about on that, though. Okay, okay ... I may be fibbing about that ...
Check out these other super tasty no-bake desserts:
- No-Bake Banana Split Cake
- Oreo Icebox Dessert
- Easy Chocolate Fluff
- 3-Ingredient Lemon Mousse
- Fruit Salad Cheesecake
- Strawberry Pudding
- Southern Strawberry-Coconut Punch Bowl Cake
- Vermont Maple No-Bake Cookies
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Dessert
American
Yield: 10-12 servings
Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground
How to make No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Desserthttps://youtu.be/DXuqRQAX7GMDemonstration of how to make No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert
With layers of graham crackers, fluffy vanilla pudding, and fudgy chocolate topping, classic No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert is creamy, delicious, and comforting. And it's ALWAYS a big hit!
Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 8 HourTotal time: 8 H & 35 M
Ingredients
Filling:
- 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)
- 1 (14.4 oz) box graham crackers
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 filling:
- Combine dry pudding mix and 2 & 1/2 cups milk; beat until well mixed. Stir in Cool Whip.
- Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13" dish.
- 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.
Prepare 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.
- Pour chocolate topping over the top layer of graham crackers. Spread evenly to completely cover graham crackers.
- Cover dessert and refrigerate over night.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
- Keep in mind when making this, No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert must chill overnight to set and allow the layers to meld.
- When making the chocolate topping, be sure to let the mixture come to a full rolling boil. Otherwise, it will stay too soft and runny on top of the dessert -- rather than setting into a nice fudgy layer.
- Enjoy! (Seriously, enjoy! ... this stuff is soooooo good.)
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