🌟 Description
This no-bake chocolate éclair cake is rich, creamy, and incredibly nostalgic. The graham crackers transform into tender cake layers as they soak up the vanilla cream filling, while the chocolate topping adds decadent fudge flavor — all without turning on the oven.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 6–8 hours (overnight best)
Total: About 8 hours
🍽 Servings
12 squares
🛒 Ingredients
Filling Layers
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2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix (sugar-free recommended for WW)
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3 cups cold skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
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8 oz fat-free whipped topping (Cool Whip Free), thawed
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1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
Chocolate Topping
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1 cup sugar-free chocolate frosting
OR homemade:-
½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
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2 tbsp light butter
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3 tbsp skim milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make Cream Filling
In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thick. Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
2️⃣ Assemble First Layer
In a 9×13-inch dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers, breaking as needed to cover bottom.
3️⃣ Add Cream Layer
Spread half of pudding mixture evenly over crackers.
4️⃣ Repeat Layers
Add another layer of graham crackers, then remaining pudding mixture. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
5️⃣ Make Chocolate Topping (if homemade)
In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, butter, and milk until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool slightly.
6️⃣ Frost Cake
Spread chocolate frosting evenly over top graham cracker layer.
7️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until crackers soften into cake-like layers.
8️⃣ Slice & Serve
Cut into squares and serve chilled.
⭐ Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Estimated)
🔹 Classic Version
➡️ 8–9 SmartPoints per slice
🔹 WW-Friendly Version (using sugar-free pudding, fat-free whipped topping, skim milk & sugar-free frosting)
➡️ 4–5 SmartPoints per slice
💡 Tips
✔ Best made the night before
✔ For cleaner slices, chill overnight
✔ Add sliced bananas or strawberries between layers for variation
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead?
Yes — it actually tastes better after chilling overnight.
Q: Can I freeze éclair cake?
Yes — freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge.
Q: Can I use homemade whipped cream?
Yes — but WW points will increase.
Q: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes — use gluten-free graham crackers.
Q: Can I use chocolate pudding instead?
Yes — but classic éclair flavor uses vanilla.