No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Layered Dessert

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A luscious, no-bake chocolate dessert combining creamy pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and a chocolate cookie base for a quick indulgence. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers chocolate sandwich cookies, unsalted butter, melted, instant chocolate pudding mix into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Crush 24 chocolate sandwich cookies finely in a large bowl, then stir in 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan to form the crust.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups cold whole milk for 2 minutes until thickened, then spread the pudding evenly over the cookie crust.
  3. Step 3: Spread 2 cups whipped topping gently over the pudding layer, smoothing the surface.
  4. Step 4: In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes and stir until smooth and glossy. Drizzle this chocolate ganache evenly over the whipped topping.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to set and meld flavors.

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