Description
A creamy, no-bake dessert layered with graham crackers, fluffy vanilla pudding filling, and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache for an easy yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant French vanilla pudding
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the layers:
- 14 oz graham crackers
- For the ganache:
- 8 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding until light and airy.
- In a 9×13-inch dish, layer graham crackers on the bottom.
- Spread half of the cream mixture over the crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, then spread the remaining cream mixture.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
- Stir until smooth to form ganache, then let cool slightly.
- Pour ganache over the top layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Best made a day ahead for optimal texture.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
- Do not overwhip cream to maintain a light texture.
- Substitute pudding flavors for variation.
- Add fruit like bananas or strawberries for extra flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Avoid freezing as texture may change.
- Let ganache cool slightly before spreading for best consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
