Chocolate Eclair Icebox Cake
A no-bake dessert that layers graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, topped with rich chocolate frosting to mimic the flavors of a chocolate éclair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 box graham crackers
- 1 (16 oz) container chocolate frosting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, lay down a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the second graham cracker layer.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Microwave the chocolate frosting for about 15 seconds or until pourable (do not overheat).
- Spread the frosting evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
- Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften.
Notes
- Overnight chilling yields the best texture and flavor.
- You can use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping if desired.
- Try using chocolate graham crackers for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Eclair Icebox Cake, No-Bake Dessert, Graham Cracker Pudding Cake, Easy Summer Dessert
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