Description
This Easy Eclair Cake Recipe is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a buttery baked crust filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, vanilla pudding, heavy whipping cream, and Italian sweet cream creamer. Topped with Cool Whip and drizzled with chocolate syrup, this cake is perfect for any occasion and requires minimal effort with maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Filling
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
- 2 small boxes Vanilla Instant Pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Coffeemate (Italian Sweet Cream creamer)
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip (thawed)
Topping
- Chocolate Syrup (to drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Set the Cool Whip out to thaw for topping.
- Make the Crust: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and melted butter and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour vigorously until a dough forms. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. Spread this dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, covering the bottom and sides uniformly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Do not overbake. The crust may puff up; allow it to cool completely without pressing it down, as it will settle naturally.
- Prepare the Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, place the softened cream cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix, heavy whipping cream, and Coffeemate creamer vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens. Refrigerate the pudding mixture until fully set. Once thick, slowly add the pudding to the cream cheese and mix until creamy and smooth. Chill the filling mixture in the refrigerator.
- Assemble the Cake: After the crust has fully cooled, pour the prepared filling evenly over the crust. Spread the thawed Cool Whip over the filling layer smoothly. Drizzle chocolate syrup generously on top for garnish.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled eclair cake for several hours or overnight to set completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy the rich, creamy layers with a delightful chocolate finish!
Notes
- Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling to prevent melting or sogginess.
- Use softened cream cheese for the smoothest filling texture.
- The cake benefits from chilling overnight to let flavors meld and filling firm up properly.
- Keep the cake refrigerated until serving, especially if prepared in advance.
- Chocolate syrup can be substituted with melted chocolate or cocoa powder for variety.
