Everyone adores this no-bake pudding dessert with chocolate éclairs because it is so quick and simple to create. In case I need a quick dessert, I always have the ingredients on hand. Preparing it the night before serving is recommended.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Additional Time: | 2 hrs |
| Total Time: | 2 hrs 15 mins |
| Servings: | 12 |
| Yield: | 1 9×13-inch pan |
Ingredients
- 2 individual packages graham crackers
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan with a single layer of graham crackers.
- Combine cold milk and pudding in a large bowl; whisk briskly for 2 minutes. Mix whipped topping into pudding mixture until combined. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over graham cracker layer. Top with another layer of graham crackers. Cover with remaining pudding. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Frost top with chocolate frosting. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow graham crackers to soften.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 401 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 66 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Sodium | 481 mg |
| Sugars | 47 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I’m sure this is good, but my mother in law always used instant French vanilla pudding. Also, to use homemade icing with confectionery sugar, butter, cocoa, and a small amount of milk. Other than those, I make the same recipe and it is so delicious!!
Extremely easy and delicious. I was out of canned frosting, but made my own. Loved this one!
Sooooooooo good! Easy to make and take. Everyone wanted to take home the left overs. I made it in a 9×13 pan and it took almost 3 packs of graham crackers. And I used French vanilla pudding. Also, I made my own chocolate topping copied from “BaysChick”. Mix 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 cup sugar in sauce pan. Add 1 teasp vanilla, 1 stick butter, 1/4 cup milk. Boil for 1 minute, then set aside to cool. Devine!
This is a family favorite from small children to very elderly. We do, however, do it as a single layer of the pudding/cool whip mixture in a 9 x 13 x 2” glass dish with a layer of graham crackers on the bottom & top. Then we soften the chocolate frosting to a pourable (not hot) consistency in the microwave & pour over the top layer of graham crackers. To make is less calories we use sugar free instant pudding, 2% milk, lite cool whip, and sugar free fudge frosting. When softening the frosting, I put it on for 45 seconds at a time at power level 3 or 4 & stirring in between microwaving.
I’ve made this many times. I changed the pudding mix to banana flavored and add cut bananas to one layer before putting the graham crackers on top. Huge favorite by family, my daughter-in-law asks for this every couple weeks!! I also just bought the chocolate syrup topping in the ice cream aisle, and used that. Excellent!
I am not sure what happened, but this never set and was pretty much all watery. I waited 24 hours and the had to pivot to making something else. I followed the directions to a tee and even double checked to make sure I bought the correct pudding..anyone else have this issue?
I have made this recipe 4 times. It gets better each time. For a change, I used chocolate graham crackers and I added 3/4 teaspoon almond flavoring to the pudding mix prior to adding the cool whip. It was excellent ! Had friends over for dinner and made this the day before. Everyone raved about the great taste!!
My daughter loves this dessert and it’s so easy! I did use French vanilla pudding instead of vanilla and everyone loved it. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star rating is the fact that it didn’t hold together as well as I would have liked ( even after proper beating time and refrigeration).
I always loved Chocolate eclairs. This recipe is so easy and tastes great! Will definitely make it again.
My church Life Group loved it! A few modifications I made were: Three packets of Cinnamon Graham Crackers Three boxes of vanilla pudding I was able to completely cover each layer with the Crackers and I used a half cup o the extra pudding and mixed in in with the canned frosting and ate the remaining pudding. It was very rich and decadent.
I’ve been making this for years except I use Hershey’s chocolate syrup instead of frosting. Refrigerate over night.
I’ve made this before, with just a couple of swaps – I used light cream in place of the milk (because you can never have too many calories, right?), and I heat the frosting just to the temp that makes it pourable. Not HOT, just warm enough to make it super easy to spread. So easy, and I love it!
We loved this no-bake dessert! Thanks to previous reviewers’ suggestions, it was perfect for us. I used chocolate graham crackers to start. Using homemade vanilla pudding is easy and so flavorful, especially without adding CoolWhip, and we liked the texture. Totally agree with using a thin layer of chocolate glaze, too. Twelve hours in the fridge was enough to soften the crackers nicely. A little dollop of whipped cream on top dressed it up for serving. And cut pieces small; it’s rich!
My family and I liked this dessert enough to give it 4 stars easily, but I’d have to give it 5 for simplicity. My 8 year old granddaughter and I made this together, but she probably could’ve done it herself. I will definitely make this again, but I think I’ll go with French vanilla pudding and French vanilla Cool Whip to accentuate the vanilla between the layers. This time I used a pack of cheesecake pudding and a pack of French vanilla pudding. You definitely don’t need the whole canister of chocolate frosting (half is enough) but the chocolate is a great addition to the other flavors. Totally a keeper! Thanks for sharing it. ??
Loved this! Easy and excellent, but did make the chocolate sauce with coco instead as one reviewer recommended, also left in ref overnight.
I have been making this for years. It is my “go to” recipe anytime I am invited over to a friends home for dinner ( and visa versa ) Easy and delightfully good!
My #1 favorite dessert of all!
I’ve been making this for years, over 25. I try to find white chocolate pudding instead of the vanilla. Substitute white chocolate for the vanilla and ohh so good. White chocolate pudding makes it! 100% improvement. Happy eating!
I have been making this recipe for 40+ years. It’s my families favorite as it was mine when my mother made it when I was little. Plain vanilla pudding does not do it justice. I use 3 small packages of french vanilla. Gives it more flavor. I also get the larger cool whip and use about 3/4’s of it. Also I do not use just plain store bought frosting, I have always made my own. So much better. 1/2 cup Nestle’s semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tsp white karo syrup, 3 tbs melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 3 tbs milk and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Melt and pour over the top. Also let it set for 24 hours. the crackers get much softer over time.
I followed recipe except for the chocolate frosting. I took another reviewer’s advice and did a ganache. Very quick easy recipe.
This recipe was so easy and taste great. I will definitely make this again. I made this for a family gathering and I was a hit. Definitely melt the frosting in the microwave a pour on top because you get a thin coat of chocolate that won’t be over powering ( I only used 1/2 of the container of frosting)