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No Bake Eclair Cake Recipe

Rich and delish
This no bake eclair cake is a classic dessert that my family has been making for years! This no bake éclair cake is always a crowd-pleaser! This recipe is made by layering tea biscuits or graham crackers and creamy vanilla pudding, topped with a delicious silky chocolate ganache.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Milk
  • 100 g Instant vanilla pudding
  • 350 g Cool whip
  • 350 g Tea biscuits/graham crackers

Chocolate ganache:

  • 200 g Dark chocolate
  • 250 g Heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • To a large bowl, add the milk and the instant vanilla pudding. Mix well with a whisk and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Mix with the whisk to break any lumps and add the cold whip into the bowl.
  • Fold lightly with a spatula until well combined. Assemble the tea biscuits/ graham crackers to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add half of the vanilla cream mixture onto the tea biscuits/ graham crackers. Spread an even layer with a spatula.
  • Top the cream with another layer of the tea biscuits/ graham crackers, and repeat with the other half of the vanilla cream mixture.
  • Top the cake with the last layer of tea biscuits/ graham crackers.

Make the chocolate ganache:

  • Make the chocolate ganache by placing dark chocolate and heavy cream in a small bowl.
  • Place the bowl in the microwave for a minute or until the chocolate is melted.
  • Take the bowl out of the microwave and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Mix with a whisk or a spoon until creamy and smooth. Spread an even layer of chocolate ganache on top of the cake.
  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Serve cold and enjoy!

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Notes

Let the cake sit overnight in the fridge- as much as you like to eat this cake, you will have to let it sit in the fridge overnight for the best result. When letting the cake sit in the fridge overnight, it lets the crackers soak the vanilla cream and makes the crackers soft and moist, and that’s what you want for this recipe!
Use your favorite chocolate frosting- we topped the cake with chocolate ganache, but if you have a favorite chocolate or even vanilla frosting that you LOVE, use it on top of the cake! Make this cake yours!
Keyword eclair cake recipe, no bake eclair cake
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