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Creamy Chocolate Eclair Cake

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A no-bake, creamy chocolate eclair cake featuring layers of vanilla pudding, whipped cream, graham crackers, and a rich chocolate glaze. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, and easy indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (3.4 oz / 96g) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold (or 16 oz store-bought whipped topping)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 box graham crackers (about 12 oz / 340g, regular or honey-flavored)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk. Mix for about 2 minutes until thickened and glossy. Set aside.
  2. In a chilled medium bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a rubber spatula until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the pudding mixture evenly over the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
  5. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top, fitting snugly without overlapping.
  6. Repeat layering pudding mixture and graham crackers, ending with a final pudding layer on top (3-4 layers total).
  7. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream until just about to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  8. Pour the chocolate glaze over the top layer of pudding mixture.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Fold whipped cream gently into pudding to keep it airy. Chill cake overnight for best texture. Dip knife in hot water and wipe between cuts for clean slices. Can substitute almond milk and coconut whipped cream for dairy-free version. Use gluten-free graham crackers for gluten-free option.

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