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Strawberry Eclair Cake

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

A stunning no-bake dessert with layers of graham crackers that soften into pastry, cheesecake-flavored pudding mousse, fresh sliced strawberries, and a glossy pourable strawberry frosting topping. Just 6 ingredients, 20 minutes of prep, and a few hours in the fridge.

  • Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3.4 ounce box cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces thawed whipped topping
  • 14.4 ounce box graham crackers
  • 1 pound (about 3 cups) fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 16 ounce container store-bought strawberry frosting

Instructions

  1. Make the Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake-flavored pudding mix and cold whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until light, airy, and fully combined.
  3. First Graham Cracker Layer: Lay a single layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  4. First Pudding and Strawberry Layer: Spread half the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Add a generous layer of sliced fresh strawberries on top.
  5. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of graham crackers, then the remaining pudding mixture, another layer of strawberries, and a final layer of graham crackers on top.
  6. Strawberry Frosting Topping: Microwave the strawberry frosting for 10-15 seconds until pourable (remove all metal seal first). Pour over the top layer of graham crackers and spread evenly to cover the entire surface.
  7. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap or heavy-duty foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
  8. Slice and Serve: Cut into a 3×4 grid for 12 servings. Garnish with extra fresh strawberry slices if desired.

Notes

Use whole milk for the richest pudding texture — skim or 2% won’t set as thick. Fold whipped topping gently to maintain airiness. Only microwave frosting 10-15 seconds; overheating causes separation. Use fresh strawberries only — frozen release too much water. Pat berries dry after washing. Overnight chilling gives the best graham cracker texture. Can be made up to 24 hours ahead.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 40
  • Sodium: 290
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

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