Here’s a creamy, no-oven dessert that’s always a hit 😍
No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake
Ingredients
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
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1 box graham crackers
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Chocolate topping
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1 cup chocolate frosting or
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½ cup heavy cream + 1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
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Instructions
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Make the filling
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Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick.
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Beat in peanut butter until smooth.
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Gently fold in whipped topping.
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Layer the cake
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Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish with graham crackers.
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Spread half the pudding mixture on top.
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Add another layer of graham crackers.
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Spread remaining pudding mixture.
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Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
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Add chocolate topping
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Spread chocolate frosting evenly
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Heat cream until just steaming, pour over chocolate chips, wait 2 minutes, then stir smooth and spread.
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Chill
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Refrigerate at least 4 hours, overnight is best for soft, cake-like layers.
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Tips & Variations
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Extra peanut butter flavor: Drizzle melted peanut butter over layers.
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Crunchy version: Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.
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Lighter option: Use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping.
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Reese’s twist: Add chopped peanut butter cups between layers.
Storage
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Keep refrigerated up to 4 days
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Not freezer-friendly (texture changes)
If you want, I can:
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Turn this into a printable recipe card
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Adjust it for small batches
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Make it no-sugar or gluten-free