Peanut Butter Eclair Cake
Components:
Regarding the Cake:
- One box of Graham Crackers (14.1 oz or 397g) (around 12–14 entire crackers)
- One cup, or 250 milliliters, of milk
- One box of instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz or 96g).
- 250ml or one cup of creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (225 grams) softened cream cheese
- 60g or half a cup of granulated sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- Twist-up of granulated sugar
- One teaspoon vanilla extract
Regarding the Topping:
- 240 ml, or one cup, of chocolate chips
- 120ml, or half a cup, heavy cream
Guidelines:
Get the Filling Ready:
- Mix the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix in a medium-sized basin and stir until the mixture thickens, about two minutes.
- Cream cheese and powdered sugar should be combined in a different bowl and beaten until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the creamy peanut butter after adding it to the cream cheese mixture.
- Till everything is combined, gently fold the pudding mixture into the peanut butter mixture.
Get the whipped cream ready.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar in a large basin until stiff peaks form.
- Till smooth and thoroughly blended, gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture.
Put the Cake Together:
- Spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, breaking them as necessary to fit the dish.
- The graham crackers should be covered with half of the peanut butter mixture.
- Graham crackers should be layered again on top of the peanut butter mixture.
- Over the second layer of graham crackers, spread the remaining peanut butter mixture.
- Add one last layer of graham crackers to finish.
Get the chocolate topping ready.
- The heavy cream should be heated in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Take off the heat and mix in the chocolate chunks until melted and smooth.
- Over the top layer of graham crackers, evenly distribute the chocolate mixture.
Relax:
- Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the baking dish and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or better yet, overnight. This enables the graham crackers to melt and the flavors to combine.
Serve:
- If desired, you can add chopped peanuts or more whipped cream as a garnish before serving.
- Once cut into squares, savor!
The Ultimate Peanut Butter Eclair Cake Guide:
- Graham Crackers: To prevent dry areas, make sure the filling and chocolate coating are completely covered on the graham crackers.
- Chilling Time: The cake’s flavors and texture are enhanced when it is left in the refrigerator for an entire night.
- Topping Variations: For a distinct flavor twist, you may instead use caramel sauce or butterscotch chips in place of the chocolate topping.
A delicious, creamy dessert that is sure to please everyone at any event is this peanut butter eclair cake. Savor the decadent combination of chocolate, graham crackers, and peanut butter!