Indulge in the heavenly combination of peanut butter and creamy goodness with this No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake. This easy-to-make dessert requires no baking and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its irresistible layers of graham crackers, peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate topping. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this decadent treat!
Ingredients:
- 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Make Vanilla Pudding:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until well combined. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Fold in Whipped Topping:
- Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip whipped topping into the peanut butter until smooth.
- Assemble Éclair Cake:
- Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with a layer of graham crackers, breaking them if needed to fit.
- Spread half of the peanut butter mixture over the graham crackers.
- Place another layer of graham crackers on top, followed by the remaining peanut butter mixture.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
- Make Chocolate Topping:
- In a small saucepan, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, corn syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
- Pour Chocolate Topping:
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top layer of graham crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Chill:
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cake to set.
- Serve:
- Once chilled and set, slice the Peanut Butter Éclair Cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy, peanut buttery goodness!
