Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Eclair Cake
A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate pudding, and crisp graham crackers, perfect for last-minute gatherings or comforting treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- About 2 sleeves graham crackers (approx. 9 oz / 255 g)
- 1 package (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk (whole or 2%, almond or oat milk works too)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 8 oz (227 g) whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the chocolate pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 3 cups (720 ml) of cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside to start firming up.
- Prepare the peanut butter cream: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract. Beat until combined and smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold 8 oz (227 g) thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture using a rubber spatula, preserving the light texture.
- Layer the cake: Spread a thin layer of peanut butter cream on the bottom of your 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) dish. Top with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking to fit as needed.
- Add pudding: Spread half of the chocolate pudding evenly over the graham crackers.
- Repeat layers: Add another layer of graham crackers, then spread the remaining peanut butter cream over them. Finish with a final graham cracker layer.
- Top with pudding and chocolate: Spread the remaining pudding on top. Melt 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips gently in the microwave or on the stovetop and drizzle over the cake for a pretty finish.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy chilled. For clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water and dry before cutting.
Notes
Softened cream cheese is key to avoid lumps. Whisk pudding mix briskly to avoid clumps. Fold whipped topping gently to keep airy texture. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. For clean slices, run knife under hot water before cutting. Variations include nut-free seed butter, gluten-free crackers, and adding fresh fruit layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of c
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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