Description
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Dessert is a rich, creamy, and crowd-pleasing treat made with layers of vanilla pudding, whipped topping, graham crackers, and glossy chocolate ganache. It’s effortless to assemble and perfect for gatherings, holidays, or any time you want an indulgent dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, caramel drizzle, sprinkles, additional whipped topping
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into jars or a baking dish to form the crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk. Let it thicken for 5 minutes.
- Fold whipped topping into the pudding mixture until smooth and creamy.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Layer the crust with the pudding mixture, then top with chocolate ganache.
- Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with optional toppings like crushed nuts or extra whipped topping.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the dessert sets and slices cleanly.
- For a firmer filling, use stabilized whipped topping or fold in a bit of gelatin.
- Substitute coconut cream or half-and-half if needed for heavy cream.
- Use certified gluten-free graham crackers and plant-based whipped topping for dietary preferences.
- Add berries or cocoa powder for creative variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~370
- Sugar: ~22g
- Sodium: ~210mg
- Fat: ~21g
- Saturated Fat: ~11g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~38g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~35mg