Description
Creamy lemon eclair cake brings Mediterranean sunshine to dessert tables with minimal effort. Cool layers of graham crackers and zesty lemon pudding create a refreshing treat you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
- 2 cups whipped topping
Crust and Base:
- 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
Flavoring and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Whisk instant lemon pudding mixes, cold milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping, blending until the texture becomes uniform and light.
- Create the first foundation layer in a 9×13 inch dish by arranging graham crackers, carefully breaking pieces to create a complete base coverage.
- Delicately spread half of the lemon pudding mixture across the graham cracker foundation, ensuring an even distribution.
- Construct a second graham cracker layer directly atop the initial pudding layer, covering the entire surface.
- Pour the remaining lemon pudding mixture over the second graham cracker layer, spreading gently to achieve complete coverage.
- Apply a final graham cracker layer as the crowning element of the dessert.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, allowing the graham crackers to absorb moisture and develop a cake-like tenderness.
- Prior to serving, sprinkle fresh lemon zest across the top for a vibrant, citrusy accent.
- Cut into precise squares and serve chilled for a refreshing, no-bake dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour crackers for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat whipped topping to create a lighter, diet-friendly dessert option.
- Enhance the lemon flavor by adding fresh lemon juice or a splash of lemon extract for a more vibrant citrus punch.
- Elevate the presentation by decorating with fresh mint leaves or candied lemon peel for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg