Strawberries and Cream Éclair Cake (No-Bake, Layered Delight)

This no-bake treat layers graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh strawberries, then tops it all with whipped cream. It’s sweet, creamy, and perfect for spring or summer gatherings!

Servings: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4+ hours (overnight recommended)

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📝 Ingredients

Layers

• 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix

• 3 cups cold milk

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

• 1 (16 oz) package graham crackers

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Topping

• 1 cup whipped topping

• Additional strawberries for garnish

• Optional: chocolate drizzle

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Vanilla Pudding

1. In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes.

2. Let sit 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

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Step 2: Make Cream Cheese Layer

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and 2 cups whipped topping; mix gently until creamy.

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Step 3: Assemble Cake

1. In a 9×13-inch dish, layer graham crackers to cover bottom.

2. Spread half of cream cheese mixture over crackers.

3. Add half of vanilla pudding over cream cheese layer.

4. Scatter half of the sliced strawberries.

5. Repeat layers: graham crackers, remaining cream cheese mixture, remaining pudding, remaining strawberries.

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Step 4: Top and Chill

1. Spread remaining 1 cup whipped topping over the top layer.

2. Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional chocolate drizzle.

3. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to allow graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.

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✨ Optional Variations

• 🍓 Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries for a berry medley

• 🍫 Sprinkle mini chocolate chips between layers

• 🍯 Drizzle caramel or white chocolate on top

• 🥥 Add shredded coconut between layers for extra texture

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🧊 Storage

• Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days

• Best served chilled

• Not recommended for freezing due to soft layers

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💡 Tips for Perfect Strawberries & Cream Éclair Cake

• Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.

• Layer evenly for beautiful slices.

• Softened cream cheese blends more easily with whipped topping.

• Refrigerate long enough to let graham crackers absorb moisture — this creates a cake-like texture.

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If you want, I can also give you:

• 🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Éclair Cake

• 🍫 Chocolate Éclair Cake

• 🥭 Mango Cream Éclair Cake

• 🥥 Coconut Cream Éclair Cake

Which one would you like next?