No-Bake Éclair Cake

ByHannah Peterson

No-Bake Éclair Cake

This No-Bake Éclair Cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes just like a chocolate éclair — but without all the fuss! With creamy vanilla layers, a chocolate ganache topping, and no oven required, it’s the ultimate make-ahead treat.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • No baking required – simple, cool, and convenient!
  • Creamy and indulgent – tastes rich but can be made diabetic-friendly.
  • Perfect for gatherings – serves a crowd and holds up beautifully in the fridge.

🧂 Ingredients

For the layers:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk (use unsweetened almond milk for fewer carbs)
  • 8 oz light whipped topping (like Cool Whip or homemade)
  • 1 box low-sugar graham crackers (or sugar-free vanilla wafers)

For the chocolate topping:

  • 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (or dark chocolate 70%+)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp butter or coconut oil (for shine)

🔧 Instructions

  1. Whisk pudding mix and milk together until smooth and thick. Fold in whipped topping.
  2. Layer graham crackers on the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.
  3. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers.
  4. Add another layer of crackers, then the remaining pudding.
  5. Finish with a final cracker layer on top.
  6. Prepare the chocolate topping: heat cream until warm, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter for a glossy finish.
  7. Spread chocolate evenly over the top layer.
  8. Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) before serving.

🍽️ Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbs: 19g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Sugar: 4g (using sugar-free substitutions)

✨ Tips

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of whipped topping for extra protein.
  • Top with fresh raspberries or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for texture.
  • Make ahead — it gets even better as the crackers soften overnight!

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