Description
Strawberry Eclair Cake is a refreshing, no-bake dessert layered with graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries. It’s like a strawberry éclair in cake form—easy, elegant, and perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 box graham crackers
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberry glaze or strawberry jam (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (optional for richer filling)
Instructions
- Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. For a richer filling, beat in softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until combined and fluffy.
- Layer graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, breaking as needed to fit.
- Spread half the pudding mixture over the crackers. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Repeat layers with graham crackers, pudding mixture, and more strawberries.
- Top with a final layer of whipped topping. Decorate with additional strawberries and drizzle with strawberry glaze or jam, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use chocolate graham crackers for a twist.
- Mix chopped strawberries into the pudding for added fruitiness.
- For a patriotic version, add blueberries on top for a red-white-blue dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
