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No-Bake Lemon Éclair Cake – 5 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe


  • Author: Fati
  • Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

A refreshing, creamy, and tangy no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, lemon pudding, whipped topping, and sweet lemon frosting—perfect for hot days or quick treats.


Ingredients

  • Graham crackers
  • Instant lemon pudding mix
  • Cold milk
  • Cool Whip (or non-dairy whipped topping)
  • Lemon frosting

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Layer broken graham crackers evenly on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Whisk lemon pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
  4. Fold in thawed Cool Whip gently into the pudding mixture.
  5. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham cracker layer.
  6. Add another layer of graham crackers, then spread remaining pudding mixture on top.
  7. Place a final layer of graham crackers over the pudding.
  8. Warm lemon frosting in microwave for 30 seconds and spread evenly over the top layer.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight.
  10. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

Chilling time is essential for graham crackers to soften and meld flavors. Adding lemon zest to pudding enhances flavor. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 3 days.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg