No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake (Printer-friendly)

Zesty lemon cream layered between honey graham crackers with tangy lemon glaze

# What You Need:

→ Cake Components

01 - 1 box (14.4 oz) honey graham crackers
02 - 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant lemon pudding mix
03 - 3 cups cold whole milk
04 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
05 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Lemon Glaze

07 - 1 cup powdered sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon milk
10 - 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together instant lemon pudding mixes and cold milk in large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until thickened.
02 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
03 - Gently fold whipped cream into lemon pudding mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Arrange single layer of graham crackers in 9x13-inch baking dish to cover bottom completely.
05 - Spread half of lemon cream mixture evenly over graham cracker layer.
06 - Top with another layer of graham crackers, then spread remaining lemon cream mixture over top.
07 - Place final layer of graham crackers over cream filling.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable consistency.
09 - Pour lemon glaze evenly over top graham cracker layer, spreading with spatula as needed.
10 - Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set cake and soften crackers.
11 - Cut into portions and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The graham crackers soften into cake-like layers that nobody believes started as crackers
  • You get all the creamy indulgence without turning on your oven once
02 -
  • The overnight chill is non-negotiable for getting that perfect cake-like texture from the crackers
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly without deflating your whipped cream
03 -
  • Press gently on each cracker layer to release any air pockets before adding the next one
  • Let the glaze sit for one minute after whisking so air bubbles can escape

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