🍓 Strawberry Éclair Cake (No-Bake, Easy & Delicious!)
This Strawberry Éclair Cake is a light, creamy, and dreamy no-bake dessert with layers of graham crackers, fluffy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and a luscious whipped topping—all finished with a glossy chocolate glaze. It tastes just like a strawberry éclair but in easy cake form!
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
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1 (14.4 oz) box honey graham crackers (or vanilla wafers for a twist)
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups cold whole milk
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1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
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1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze:
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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¼ cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp light corn syrup (optional, for shine)
Optional Add-Ins:
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1 cup strawberry jam (for a sweeter strawberry layer)
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Sliced bananas (for a strawberry-banana twist)
🍰 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Pudding Filling:
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In a large bowl, whisk pudding mixes + milk for 2 minutes until thick.
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Fold in whipped topping + vanilla extract until smooth.
2️⃣ Layer the Cake:
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In a 9×13-inch dish, place a single layer of graham crackers (break to fit).
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Spread half the pudding mixture over the crackers.
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Add a layer of sliced strawberries (and jam if using).
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Repeat: graham crackers → remaining pudding → strawberries.
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Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
3️⃣ Make the Chocolate Glaze:
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Microwave chocolate chips, cream, butter, and corn syrup in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Pour over the top graham cracker layer, spreading evenly.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve:
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) so graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
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Garnish with extra strawberries & whipped cream before serving.
💡 Pro Tips:
✔ Use fresh strawberries (frozen will make it soggy).
✔ Swap vanilla pudding with cheesecake-flavored pudding for extra richness.
✔ For a shortcut glaze, use store-bought chocolate shell topping.
✔ Make it ahead! This cake tastes even better the next day.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
💖 No baking, no fuss—just layers of creamy, fruity goodness!
💖 Tastes like a strawberry éclair but way easier.
💖 Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or summer parties.
Want a different twist? Try blueberries + lemon pudding or chocolate pudding + raspberries!
Would you like a mini individual version in jars? Let me know! 😊🍓