Description
A simple no-bake dessert layered with graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and a rich chocolate topping that softens into a cake-like texture after chilling.
Ingredients
2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
3 cups cold milk
1 container whipped topping (8 oz), thawed
1 box graham crackers
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk together in a large bowl for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding until smooth and fully combined.
- Arrange a single layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second layer.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream, chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- Pour the chocolate topping over the final graham cracker layer and spread evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For variation, use chocolate or cheesecake pudding instead of vanilla.
Add sliced bananas or strawberries for a fruity twist.
Use dark chocolate chips for a richer topping.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Best made ahead and chilled overnight for ideal texture.
Let sit a few minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg