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Delicious no-bake vanilla chocolate eclair dessert layered with cream and chocolate.

Vanilla & Chocolate No-Bake Eclair Dessert

A delightful no-bake dessert with layers of creamy chocolate and vanilla pudding, paired with crispy graham crackers and a rich chocolate topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Layers
  • 1 box 3.4 oz. box vanilla instant pudding Offers a luscious vanilla flavor.
  • 1 box 3.4 oz. box chocolate instant pudding Provides a deep cocoa taste.
  • 2.5 cups milk, divided Used for both layers of pudding.
  • 1 container 8 oz. Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping (or 3 cups of homemade whipped cream) Light and airy topping.
  • 1 box 14.4 oz. box graham crackers Provides crunch and absorbs moisture.
Chocolate Topping
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa Enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds overall sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup milk Used to create a smooth topping.
  • 1/2 cup butter Adds richness to the chocolate topping.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, making sure to cover it completely.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry chocolate pudding mix with 1 & 1/4 cups of milk. Beat until it thickens, then fold in half of the Cool Whip. Spread evenly over the graham cracker layer.
  3. Top the chocolate layer with another layer of graham crackers.
  4. Mix the dry vanilla pudding mix with the remaining 1 & 1/4 cups of milk, beat until thickened, then fold in the other half of the Cool Whip. Spread over the second layer of crackers.
  5. Add another layer of graham crackers on top.
Topping and Chilling
  1. In a saucepan, combine cocoa, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of milk, and bring to a boil for about one minute while stirring.
  2. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until combined. Pour over the final cracker layer.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Serving
  1. Once chilled, serve the dessert, breaking the graham crackers as needed for presentation.

Notes

This dessert is great for meal prep, and you can enhance it with fruity additions or variations in pudding flavors.