A Different Chocolate Eclair Cake Dessert
Experience a no-bake delight with "A Different Chocolate Eclair Cake Dessert," a rich and creamy twist on the classic eclair packed with luscious layers of flavor. This easy-to-make dessert combines golden graham crackers, velvety vanilla pudding infused with airy whipped topping, and an indulgent homemade chocolate ganache made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. The cake’s three layers of tender graham crackers soften as it chills, creating a dreamy, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this decadent treat requires just 20 minutes of prep time and sets beautifully in the refrigerator overnight, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert for holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings. Each bite is a heavenly combination of creamy, chocolatey, and subtly crunchy textures, ensuring it will be the star of your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 sheets Graham crackers
- 2 packages Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3.5 cups Cold milk
- 16 ounces Whipped topping (thawed)
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding by combining the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until the pudding begins to set.
Fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until completely combined and smooth. Set aside.
In a 9x13-inch dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom. Break the crackers into smaller pieces if necessary to fit.
Spread half of the pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
Add another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture and spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly on top.
Finish with one final layer of graham crackers on top to create three total layers of graham crackers.
To make the chocolate ganache, place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract to the ganache for added flavor.
Pour the warm ganache evenly over the top graham cracker layer, spreading it out gently with a spatula for full coverage.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this decadent dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.0 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.5 g | 768% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 3976 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 665.9 g | 242% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 473.5 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.9 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 1132 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1592 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
