No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake: A Creamy and Decadent Delight
Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings with a delightful dessert that requires no baking! Introducing the No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake, a creamy and decadent treat that's sure to become a family favorite. With layers of creamy peanut butter filling and graham crackers, this dessert is easy to make and impossible to resist. Let's dive into the recipe and indulge in its deliciousness!
Ingredients:
- 1 box (about 14 oz) graham crackers
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 package (about 3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling (optional)
- Crushed peanuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined. Set aside.
Make the Vanilla Pudding Mixture:
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the remaining whipped topping until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Assemble the Eclair Cake:
- Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with a layer of graham crackers, breaking them if necessary to fit.
- Spread half of the peanut butter filling evenly over the graham crackers.
- Top the peanut butter filling with another layer of graham crackers, followed by a layer of the vanilla pudding mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of vanilla pudding mixture on top.
Chill and Serve:
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the eclair cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of the eclair cake, if desired.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for added crunch and flavor, if desired.
Slice and Enjoy:
- Use a sharp knife to slice the eclair cake into squares.
- Serve chilled and enjoy every creamy and delicious bite of this no-bake delight!
With its creamy peanut butter filling, light and fluffy layers, and irresistible flavor, this No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake is sure to become a hit at any gathering. Easy to make and bursting with deliciousness, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion!