Description
A simple no-bake dessert with layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, topped with chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.4 oz) box graham crackers
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (16 oz) can chocolate frosting (or 2 cups chocolate ganache for a richer top)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
- In a 9×13-inch dish, lay a single layer of graham crackers (break to fit).
- Spread half the pudding mixture evenly over the crackers.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers, then spread the remaining pudding mixture on top.
- Finish with a third layer of graham crackers.
- Warm the chocolate frosting for 15–20 seconds (just until spreadable), then spread evenly over the top layer.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight is best) until the crackers soften into “cake-like” layers. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- For a richer top layer, use homemade chocolate ganache instead of frosting.
- Let the cake chill overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: no bake chocolate eclair cake, icebox cake, no bake dessert, graham cracker dessert, pudding dessert, easy potluck dessert