Eclair Dessert

A delicious no-bake layered dessert that tastes just like an eclair! This easy recipe features graham crackers layered with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with chocolate.

Ingredients:

1 box of graham crackers (3 pack size)
2 boxes of instant pudding (Vanilla)
4 cups milk
1 Cool Whip (use about 3/4 of a jumbo size for plenty of pudding for layers)
Magic Shell ice cream topping (hot fudge or chocolate)

Directions:

Step 1: Make pudding with 4 cups milk as per directions on box. Blend until thickened.

Step 2: Fold Cool Whip into pudding by hand to make it fluffy.

Step 3: In a 13x9 pan (or a similar size sealing Rubbermaid container), place a layer of graham crackers.

Step 4: Spread 1/3 of the pudding mixture on the crackers.

Step 5: Add a 2nd layer of graham crackers and spread another layer of pudding.

Step 6: Add another layer of graham crackers and top with the remaining pudding.

Step 7: Refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step 8: When you're ready to serve, squeeze/drizzle Magic Shell on top of the pudding layer to give chocolate flavor. Serve immediately.

Tips:

You can make vanilla and/or chocolate pudding and alternate flavors between graham crackers for variety.
Magic Shell goes on at the time you're serving to make certain it hardens and doesn't separate before serving.
This dessert is best when refrigerated for the full 24 hours to allow the graham crackers to soften.

About This Dessert

This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or any time you want a sweet treat without turning on the oven. The graham crackers soften as they absorb the creamy pudding mixture, creating a cake-like texture that's reminiscent of an eclair pastry.

The combination of vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, and chocolate topping creates that classic eclair flavor profile everyone loves, but in an easy-to-make layered format.