No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake (Printable)

Zesty layers of graham crackers, lemon cream, and silky glaze make this refreshing no-bake treat perfect for warm weather gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Layers and Filling

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→ Lemon Glaze

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# Steps:

01 - Whisk together instant lemon pudding mixes and cold milk in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until mixture thickens completely.
02 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
03 - Gently fold whipped cream into lemon pudding mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Arrange graham crackers in a single layer across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit.
05 - Spread half of the lemon cream mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer.
06 - Place another layer of graham crackers over the cream, then spread remaining lemon cream mixture on top.
07 - Arrange final layer of graham crackers over the cream filling.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and lemon zest together until smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
09 - Pour lemon glaze evenly over top layer of graham crackers, spreading with spatula to cover completely.
10 - Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
11 - Cut into squares and serve cold directly from the refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The texture transformation that happens overnight in the fridge is absolute magic
  • You get all the satisfaction of a layered cake without turning on your oven once
  • That lemon glaze sets into this gorgeous, crackly top that people think took serious skill
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  • The chilling time is not optional or flexible without consequences, so plan ahead and make this the night before you need it
  • Room temperature ingredients will throw off the texture, so keep everything chilled until youre ready to assemble
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  • Work quickly when spreading the cream layers because the graham crackers start softening immediately upon contact with the filling
  • If your glaze is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time, but remember that it will thin out slightly from the moisture in the crackers as it chills

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