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Eclair Cake
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Eclair Cake

This delightful Eclair Cake has layers of creamy vanilla pudding, and graham crackers, and is topped with a rich chocolate ganache.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Keyword cake, eclair, icebox
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 315kcal

Ingredients

  • 14.4 oz graham crackers 3 sleeves
  • 7 ounces instant vanilla pudding TWO - 3.5-ounce boxes
  • 3 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 8 ounces whipped topping frozen tub - then thawed before using

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Cover the bottom of 9x13 baking dish with graham crackers, breaking them to fit if necessary.
  • Add the pudding mix to a large bowl, and pour in the milk.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the layer of crackers.
  • Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the filling.
  • Spread the remaining pudding mixture on top of that second layer of crackers.
  • Top with the last layer of graham crackers.

Chocolate Glaze

  • Add the chocolate chips, heavy cream, corn syrup, and vanilla extract to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
  • Heat for 1 minute, stir.
  • Continue cooking for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each round of heating, until chocolate chips are almost melted.
  • Remove and stir until smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the graham crackers, and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
  • Cover and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, overnight is best.
  • Cut and serve with additional whipped cream and berries, if desired.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 43g