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No-Bake Lemon Eclair Cake

No-Bake Lemon Eclair Cake


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (+ chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

No-bake lemon éclair cake layered with graham crackers, lemon pudding, Cool Whip, and lemon frosting—cool, creamy, and effortless.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (14.4-oz) box graham crackers
  • 2 (3.4-oz) boxes instant lemon pudding
  • 3½ cups milk
  • 1 (8-oz) container Cool Whip,, thawed
  • 1 (16-oz) can lemon frosting

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9×13-inch Baking Dish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Lemon Pudding

In a large mixing bowl, add both boxes of instant lemon pudding. Pour in the milk and whisk for 2 minutes until thick and smooth.

Step 2: Fold in the Whipped Topping

Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until fully combined. The mixture should be light, fluffy, and evenly blended.

Step 3: Layer the Graham Crackers

Arrange a single layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit snugly.

Step 4: Add the Pudding Layer

Spread half of the lemon pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers using a spatula.

Step 5: Repeat the Layers

Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining pudding mixture. Smooth the top evenly.

Step 6: Final Graham Cracker Layer

Top with one final layer of graham crackers, covering the entire surface.

Step 7: Warm and Spread the Frosting

Remove the lid and foil seal from the lemon frosting. Microwave uncovered for 20–30 seconds until pourable. Stir well.

Pour the frosting over the top graham cracker layer and spread evenly to the edges.

Step 8: Chill to Set

Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften into cake-like layers.

Notes

Instant pudding is required; cook-and-serve will not set properly

Allow full chilling time for clean slices

Graham crackers soften fully after several hours

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: lemon eclair cake, no bake lemon dessert, lemon icebox cake, easy lemon cake