Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this luscious Strawberry Éclair Cake. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and graham crackers topped with a rich chocolate ganache make this no-bake dessert a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vanilla Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (thawed)
For the Strawberry Layer:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 box graham crackers
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding: Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Layer the cake: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers, then layer half of the sliced strawberries. Repeat with another layer of crackers, remaining pudding mixture, and strawberries. Top with a final layer of crackers.
- Make the chocolate ganache: Heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth.
- Finish the cake: Pour the ganache over the top layer of graham crackers. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, mix mashed strawberries into the pudding.
- You can use strawberry pudding mix for a fruity variation.
- The cake can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
