No-Bake Peanut Butter Eclair Cake

No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake

Peanut butter pudding, chilled milkshake, and whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are layered and topped with chocolate frosting. The longer it stays in the fridge, the better it gets. It’s VERY hard to wait to eat it. So good. People are going crazy for this easy dessert recipe!

Equipment:

• 9×13-inch cake pan

Ingredients:

• 1 (14.4-ounce) box Whole Wheat Chocolate Cookies
• 2 boxes (3¼ oz) Vanilla Instant Pudding
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 3½ cups milk
• 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 (16-oz) can of Chocolate Frosting

Instructions:

How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake

1. Spray the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
2. Line the bottom of the pan with whole graham crackers.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the pudding mix with milk and peanut butter. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in the whipped topping.
4. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Place another layer of whole graham crackers on top of the pudding layer. Pour the remaining half of the pudding mixture over the top and top with another layer of graham crackers.
5. Heat the prepared icing container, uncovered, in the microwave for 1 minute. Pour over the cake.
6. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.

Here are some variations and tips for your No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake:

Variations:

1. Add Chocolate Pudding: Swap one box of vanilla pudding for chocolate pudding for a richer flavor.
2. Use Different Cookies: Instead of whole wheat chocolate cookies, you can try using graham crackers or even Oreo cookies for a different taste.
3. Nut Butter Alternatives: Substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
4. Layering Fruits: Add layers of sliced bananas or strawberries between the pudding layers for a fruity twist.

Tips:

1. Chill Time: The longer you let it chill, the better the flavors meld together. Aim for at least 24 hours if you can wait!
2. Serving: Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices. Warming the knife under hot water can help with this.
3. Toppings: Consider adding crushed peanuts or chocolate shavings on top for added texture and presentation.

To store your No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake, follow these steps:

1. Cover it: Once it’s fully set and chilled, cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This helps prevent it from absorbing any odors from the fridge.
2. Refrigerate: Keep the cake in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 3-5 days.
3. Freezing: If you want to store it for a longer time, you can freeze individual slices. Wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe container. It can last in the freezer for about 1-2 months. Just thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Enjoy this delicious and easy no-bake dessert that everyone will love!