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Slice of no bake chocolate eclair pie with layers of vanilla pudding, graham crackers, and chocolate ganache on a blue plate.
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Chocolate Eclair Pudding Pie

Chocolate eclair pudding pie made with vanilla pudding mix, whipped topping, layered with graham crackers and topped with homemade chocolate ganache.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Set Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 27 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolate eclair pie recipe, no bake chocolate eclair pie, no bake pie
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

For the No Bake Eclair Pie

  • 14 ounces graham crackers
  • 2 3.4 ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip; thawed

Homemade Ganache

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Combine the pudding mix with the milk until smooth.
  • Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.
  • Arrange a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit.
  • Spread half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  • Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining pudding mixture.
  • Top with a final layer of graham crackers.

How to make the Homemade Chocolate Ganace

  • Place the heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until hot and just beginning to simmer, about 2 minutes.
  • Carefully add the chocolate morsels and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool for about 20 minutes before spreading over the dessert.
  • Spread the cooled ganache evenly over the top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Tips: 

  • Use cold milk when mixing the pudding so the filling thickens properly.
  • Break the graham crackers as needed to fit evenly in the baking dish.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly before spreading over the top layer.

Storage & Make Ahead:

  • Cover and refrigerate the dessert for up to 4 days.
  • This recipe is best made ahead so the graham crackers have time to soften into cake-like layers.
  • Freezing is not recommended because the filling can separate after thawing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg