🍰 Peanut Butter Éclair Cake
🧾 Ingredients (serves ~12)
Layers:
- 2 boxes graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ cups whipped topping (or fresh whipped cream)
Chocolate topping:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup cream (for ganache)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make filling:
Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick. Mix in peanut butter until smooth, then fold in whipped topping. - Layer:
- Bottom layer: graham crackers
- Spread peanut butter filling
- Repeat layers (usually 3 layers total)
- Top it:
Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir into a smooth ganache, then spread on top. - Chill:
Refrigerate at least 6–8 hours (overnight is best). The crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
🔹 Per serving (1/12 of cake)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~350–420 kcal |
| Protein | ~7–10 g |
| Carbs | ~30–40 g |
| Fat | ~22–26 g |
| Sugar | ~18–25 g |
⚖️ Whole Cake
- Calories: ~4,200–4,800 kcal
- Protein: ~90–110 g
- Carbs: ~400–480 g
- Fat: ~260–300 g
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for deeper flavor
- Swap graham crackers with digestive biscuits (easier to find in Pakistan)
- Add a layer of sliced bananas for a twist
- Use dark chocolate ganache to balance sweetness
🥗 Health Perspective
This isn’t pretending to be healthy—it’s a dessert-first, indulgent recipe:
- High in sugar and fat
- Some protein from peanut butter and milk
- Best for occasions, not daily eating