Description
A creamy no-bake dessert inspired by classic chocolate éclairs, layered with graham crackers, fluffy vanilla pudding filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. Chilled until soft and sliceable, it’s an easy crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping (8 oz), thawed
- 1 box graham crackers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers over the pudding.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second layer.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream, chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the chocolate topping to cool slightly.
- Pour the chocolate topping over the final layer of graham crackers and spread evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight so the layers soften and set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best texture, refrigerate overnight so the graham crackers soften into cake-like layers.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute chocolate ganache with store-bought chocolate frosting if desired.
- For extra flavor, add a thin layer of sliced bananas between the pudding layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
