Description
Assemble this simple, layered dessert using graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and chocolate topping. It requires no oven time and sets up quickly in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (14.1 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
- 1 container (16 ounces) chocolate frosting or prepared ganache
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: Whisk the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk together in a large bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until combined.
- Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers. You may need to break some to fit the edges.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers over the pudding.
- Spread the remaining half of the pudding mixture over the second layer of crackers.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the chocolate frosting or ganache evenly over the top layer of crackers.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the crackers to soften.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate topping, warm 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy cream until smooth to create a simple ganache.
- If you prefer a firmer cake, use milk instead of water when preparing the instant pudding mix.
- This dessert tastes best after chilling for a full 8 hours or overnight, which ensures the graham crackers are completely soft.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15