Indulge in the decadent combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate with this irresistible No Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake. This delightful dessert offers all the flavors of a classic eclair but requires no baking, making it a perfect choice for hot summer days or any occasion when you crave a delicious treat without the fuss of turning on the oven.
Ingredients:
Ingredients | Quantity |
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Instant vanilla pudding mix | 1 (3.4 oz) package |
Cold milk | 2 cups |
Creamy peanut butter | 1 cup |
Frozen whipped topping, thawed | 1 (8 oz) container |
Graham crackers | 1 (16 oz) package |
Chocolate chips | 1 cup |
Butter | 2 tablespoons |
Milk | 2 tablespoons |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
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- Prepare Peanut Butter Pudding Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Add creamy peanut butter to the pudding mixture and stir until well combined.
- Fold in Whipped Topping:
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the peanut butter pudding mixture until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
- Layer Graham Crackers:
- Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Spread Peanut Butter Mixture:
- Spoon half of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the layer of graham crackers and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Repeat Layers:
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the peanut butter mixture, followed by the remaining peanut butter pudding mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Pudding Mixture:
- Prepare Chocolate Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Top with Chocolate:
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top layer of the peanut butter pudding mixture, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Chill:
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Peanut Butter Eclair Cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, slice the cake into squares and serve cold.