No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake
The beauty of this No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake lies in its combination of textures and flavors – the creamy richness of peanut butter, the gentle crunch of graham crackers, and the velvety smoothness of chocolate ganache, all coming together in a symphony of taste without ever needing to preheat your oven.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups cold milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until it thickens. Blend in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold the whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture until no streaks remain, ensuring a fluffy and uniform filling.
- Spread a layer of peanut butter filling on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to start your cake base.
- Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the filling, breaking pieces to fit as necessary, then cover with another layer of peanut butter filling.
- Continue stacking graham crackers and filling, finishing with a graham cracker layer.
- For the ganache, heat the cream and butter until simmering, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Spread the ganache over the final layer of graham crackers, ensuring even coverage for a glossy finish.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, allowing the graham crackers to soften into a cake-like texture.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled, each bite a perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate.
This No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake not only serves as a testament to the simplicity and joy of no-bake recipes but also adds a touch of gourmet delight to your dessert repertoire. Whether for a special celebration or as a treat to brighten a regular day, this cake delivers on flavor, texture, and ease of preparation. So, embrace the ease of no-bake desserts and let this Peanut Butter Eclair Cake be your go-to for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
