Strawberry Eclair Cake

Strawberry eclair cake is a no-bake dessert with layers of graham crackers, creamy cheesecake pudding, and fresh strawberries, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for any occasion, it's an easy and refreshing treat that everyone will love.

Prep Time15

Chill Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Eclair Cake Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 405kcal

Ingredients

3.4 ounces cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix
1½ cups whole milk
8 ounces thawed whipped topping
14.4 ounces graham crackers
1 pound fresh strawberries (washed, hulled, and sliced)
16 ounces store-bought strawberry frosting

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake-flavored pudding mix and milk until it thickens, usually within a couple of minutes. Set aside.
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, lay a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
Pour half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers, spreading it evenly.
Add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries on top of the pudding mixture.
Add another layer of graham crackers over the strawberries.
Pour the remaining pudding mixture over this second layer of graham crackers.
Add another layer of sliced strawberries.
Add one more layer of graham crackers on top.
Heat the canned strawberry frosting in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it pourable. (Be sure to remove all of the metal seal before heating in the microwave.)
Pour the warm strawberry frosting over the top of the cake, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or heavy-duty aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, carefully use a sharp knife to slice 12 pieces of cake. You can garnish it with a few extra fresh strawberries if you prefer.

Notes

Make sure your milk is very cold when you begin, as this will help your mixture firm up quickly.
Try to make sure the strawberries are sliced to the same thickness, as that will make your layers much more even.
Be sure to remove all of the metal seal before heating, or it will spark in the microwave. If you prefer not to microwave in the plastic container, you can scoop the frosting into a small glass bowl, then microwave.

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