No Bake Pumpkin Spice Eclair Cake
Whip up this pumpkin spice éclair cake for a sweet, no-bake, and fuss-free fall treat that will have you swooning in just 15 minutes prep!
Ingredients
- 1 can vanilla frosting
- 4 packages Graham crackers
- 1 can pumpkin purée 15 ounces
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice divided
- 3 tablespoons condensed milk optional
- 5 cups milk divided
- 2 packets vanilla pudding 3½ ounces (for each packet)
- 1 tub cool whip thawed at room temperature
Instructions
- Place the cool whip to thaw at room temperature for an hour.
- In a bowl, combine 3 cups of whole milk, two packets of vanilla pudding powder, 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, and 1 can of pumpkin purée ; if you prefer it sweeter, you can add condensed milk at this stage. Mix these ingredients well with a whisk.
- Fold in the thawed cool whip.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 2 cups of milk with the remaining teaspoon of pumpkin spice.
- Add a bit of the cream mixture to the spice.
- Add some of the cream mix to the bottom of your 9x13 tray or 10x14 tray.
- Dip each Graham cracker in the milk and line the bottom of 9x13 tray.
- Once filled, add a layer cream.
- Repeat the process with another layer of graham crackers and cream.
- Your final layer should consist of cream, resulting in a total of 3 layers of cookies and 3 layers of cream (I prefer leaving about 1½ cups of cream left so I don't oversaturate the dessert, or you can make a 4th layer).
- Remove the foil covering off the frosting can and microwave for 20-30 seconds until it slightly melts.
- Pour the melted frosting over the top layer of cream and smooth it out evenly.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Before dusting with cocoa or powdered sugar, use stencils to create decorative patterns or fall-themed designs on the top of the cake.
- Mix a bit of pumpkin purée into your whipped cream or frosting for an extra pumpkin kick.
- Experiment with your own homemade spice blend by combining cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to tailor the flavor to your liking.
- Include a layer of thinly sliced bananas or pears between the graham crackers for a fruity twist.
- Dip the graham crackers in melted chocolate and let them set before using them in the layers for a delightful chocolatey crunch.
- To make it easier to serve, dip a knife into hot water and wipe it. This makes it easier to cut clean slices. Repeat with every cut.
- Do not skimp out on the cream between the layers. You can optionally add in a 4th layer of biscuits and cream, but I think 3 is enough.
Nutrition
Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 119gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 958mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 6gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 5724IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 6mg
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