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Éclair Cake with Chocolate Ganache

A classic no-bake dessert layered with graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding filling, and rich homemade chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, No-Bake
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz each
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 1 box graham crackers
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then fold in whipped topping.
  2. Layer graham crackers in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread half the pudding mixture over crackers.
  4. Repeat with another cracker layer, remaining filling, and a final cracker layer.
  5. Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, add butter and vanilla, then whisk smooth.
  6. Pour ganache over the top and spread evenly.
  7. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Best made one day ahead. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.

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