Description
Indulgent layers of strawberry bliss meld perfectly in this no-bake Strawberry Eclair Cake, blending creamy textures with sweet fruity notes. Cool summer desserts find their champion in this simple yet elegant treat that promises delightful moments of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (3 cups) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
- 14.4 oz graham crackers
- 16 oz store-bought strawberry frosting (Pillsbury recommended)
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 3.4 oz cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (Jello brand preferred)
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious pudding base by whisking cheesecake-flavored pudding mix with milk until smooth and thickened within 2 minutes.
- Incorporate thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture, blending gently until uniform and creamy.
- Arrange a foundational layer of graham crackers across the entire bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Distribute half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker base, creating a rich, even coating.
- Artfully scatter fresh strawberry slices across the pudding layer, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Create a second graham cracker layer atop the strawberries, maintaining full surface coverage.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture uniformly over the new graham cracker layer.
- Embellish with another decorative layer of sliced strawberries, dispersing them evenly.
- Crown the dessert with a final graham cracker layer.
- Warm the strawberry frosting in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, removing the metal seal beforehand to ensure pourable consistency.
- Drizzle and spread the heated frosting across the top layer, ensuring complete and smooth coverage.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and graham crackers to soften.
- When ready to serve, slice into 12 equal portions and optionally garnish with additional fresh strawberries for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Texture by using slightly stale graham crackers, which absorb the pudding mixture more effectively without becoming overly mushy.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by selecting ripe, in-season strawberries that provide natural sweetness and vibrant color to the dessert.
- Dairy-Free Alternative can be achieved by substituting instant pudding mix with coconut milk-based pudding and using non-dairy whipped topping.
- Reduce Sugar Content by choosing sugar-free pudding mix and low-sugar frosting for a lighter version of this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg