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Easy No-Bake Patriotic Eclair Cake Recipe with Blue Raspberry Pudding for Summer Parties

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A quick and festive no-bake eclair cake featuring vibrant blue raspberry pudding, graham crackers, and whipped topping, perfect for summer parties and Fourth of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant blue raspberry pudding mix
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) cold whole milk (or 2% milk)
  • 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed (cool whip or dairy-free alternative)
  • About 2 sleeves graham crackers (honey-flavored recommended)
  • 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) cold milk for vanilla pudding
  • Optional garnishes: fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the blue raspberry pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it firm up for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Fold half of the whipped topping (about 4 ounces) gently into the vanilla pudding to create a fluffy, creamy layer.
  4. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Spread half of the blue raspberry pudding evenly over the graham crackers.
  6. Place another layer of graham crackers over the blue raspberry pudding layer.
  7. Spread the vanilla whipped pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
  8. Add one last layer of graham crackers on top.
  9. Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top graham cracker layer.
  10. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries.

Notes

If pudding is too thick before layering, whisk in a splash of milk to loosen. Use a serrated knife to cut the cake cleanly. Chilling overnight improves texture and flavor. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and dairy-free pudding and whipped topping. Gluten-free graham crackers make this dessert gluten-free.

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