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No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is filled with a rich vanilla cream that is layered between graham crackers and topped with chocolate ganache. It can be whipped up in less than 20 minutes and is perfectly smooth and delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Set Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • silicone spatula or mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

For the vanilla pudding

  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding 3.4 ounce box
  • 2 cups milk cold

For the whipped cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the crust

  • 1½ sleeves graham crackers 12-14 crackers

For the chocolate ganache topping

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 9 ounces
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

To make the eclair filling

  • Make the vanilla pudding by combining two cups of cold milk and pudding mix. Mix well with a whisk or fork until it thickens. Set aside.
  • Use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to make the whipped cream. Combine cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Mix until combined.

To make the chocolate ganache topping

  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan on the stove until almost boiling, stirring often
  • Pour in chocolate chips and remove from heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and all of the chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool.

To assemble the cake

  • Line the bottom of a 8x8 or 9x9 pan with graham crackers. Break them into pieces to fill the entire bottom of the pan.
  • Pour half of the filling mixture over the graham crackers and spread evenly.
  • Cover the filling with an additional layer of graham crackers.
  • Pour the remaining filling over the graham crackers and spread evenly.
  • Top with the remaining graham crackers, completely covering the filling.
  • Pour chocolate ganache topping over the graham crackers and spread evenly.
  • Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before enjoying!
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