Banana Cream Pie Eclair Cake
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
12 -16 servings
Banana Cream Pie Eclair Cake
Description
The Banana Cream Pie Eclair Cake starts by mixing instant banana cream pudding with milk and part of the whipped topping to form a rich filling. Layers of graham cracker squares alternate with pudding and thinly sliced bananas to build the cake structure. The top is finished with a thick spread of whipped topping and additional banana slices. Chilling for at least four hours allows the graham crackers to absorb moisture and soften into a cake-like consistency while maintaining gentle firmness. The resulting dessert offers creamy banana filling with sweet, tender layers and the crisp banana slices adding mild fruit texture. This straightforward assembly without baking makes it a convenient and tasty choice for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 instant banana cream pudding mix 3.4-ounce packages
- 1 frozen whipped topping 8-ounce tub plus 2 cups, thawed, divided
- 3 cups milk
- 1 graham cracker squares 14-ounce box
- 3 banana divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the pudding mix, the 8-oz container of whipped topping, and milk.
- Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with 1 sliced banana. Top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding mixture, followed by a second sliced banana. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping onto the top of the cake. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Before serving, top with the remaining banana.