No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe

Craving a light dessert? Enter this No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe. Quick, easy and full of fresh citrus! Great for the sugar lover who wants something without having to bake. This eclair cake recipe is made with lemon layered over the top. Giving a tart twist to the flavors of an otherwise normal creamy filling.

A Simple and Refreshing Story

Now imagine a summertime and its heat. You have a sweet tooth, but the very idea of cranking up your oven sends shivers down your spine. And that is where the Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe comes in to play. The initial encounter with this recipe was at a family festival. I wanted something that everyone would eat and not have me in the kitchen all day. This cake was a hit! Lemon With a bright, refreshing lemon flavor paired perfectly for the occasion and the best part? It required minimal effort.

One redeeming quality of this dessert is its elegant simplicity. This tastes like the cake you spent hours on when, in reality, it just took a few ingredients. Also, it is no bake, that means you can easily make this nuts and seeds bar at your home. And if you love moments of culinary glory that your guests continue to talk about for months on end. This cake will give its all.

Ingredients You Will Need

Ingredients to make Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe No Bake

• 1 box of graham crackers
• 2 pkgs instant lemon pudding Mix
• 3 cups of milk
• 1 8 oz. tub of frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
• 1 can of lemon pie filling
• Optional: 1 tbsp lemon zest for more flavor, it enhances the other ingredients.

These ingredients are easily obtainable and don’t cost an arm and a leg. Truth be told, between the cream and crunch of graham cracker based crust and lemon pudding filling. This one used to feel like a very grown up dessert. The whipped topping is also perfect to offset the tart nature of lemon.

Flavor Enhancer Toppings

The other thing that makes this No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe so wonderful is the toppings. And it can be topped with all sorts of things really take the flavors to a different level. Here are a few suggestions:

• Lemon slices (fresh): Bright pop of citrus.
• Graham Crackers (crushed): Add over top of the pie for a little crunch.
• Dollop of Whipped Cream (for extra creaminess)
• Berries: Think of blueberries or raspberries and lemon

These toppings not only add to the taste. But they are good pick me ups that turn a boring looking cake into one very pretty. And tempting looking fabulous work of art. It is customizable. So mix and match with what you like best for this trailer cake to be truly yours.  

Equipment Needed

You are going to need a few basic supplies first for this No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe. The good news is, chances are you already have everything in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A 9×13-inch baking dish
• Mixing bowls
• A whisk or electric mixer
• A spatula
• Lemon Zester (optional)

These entries are clearly defined equipment. No fancy gadgets required. So you too can make this recipe!

Step-by-Step Process

And finally, here is the recipe to make this mouth watering cake! You can follow the steps in and no time, you will have an impressive looking dessert.

1. How to Make Jello Pudding Snack In a medium mixing bowl. Combine the instant lemon pudding mix with milk first. Whisk and let it thicken for about 2 minutes.
2. First layer of graham crackers: In 9×13 inch baking dish, single later of graham crackers. The best part is it covers the entire bottom of the dish.
3. Layer in the Pudding: Layer half of lemon pudding mixture over graham crackers. Spread it with a spatula.
4. Spread half the whipped topping across poured pudding layer. Smooth it out evenly.
5. Repeat With Layers: Another layer of graham crackers. Rest of the pudding and remaining whipped topping.
6. Spread the Lemon Pie Filling on Top — Finally, spread lemon pie filling over the top layer of whipped topping. For added flavor, you can add some lemon peel as well.
7. Refrigerate the Cake:Cover and chill in fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the graham crackers to win. Turning soft and flavorful chasing after flavor.
8. EAT: The cake will be firm and ready to eat once it is chilled. Finally, slice into squares and savor the lovely lemony taste.

Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe This cake is perfect to bring for a family gathering. Potluck or just as a treat at home.

Tips for Storing

This Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe tastes SO good, you should not be surprised if there are no leftovers. But on the off chance that ever happens. You can store it in your refrigerator. All you have to do is loosely wrap the cake in plastic or transfer it to an airtight container. This will hold, refrigerated for 3 days. Plus, these flavors may even round out after a day as the ingredients combine with each other.

Final Thoughts

So in conclusion, these no bake lemon eclair cakes had it all! This no-bake pie is simple to put together and bursting with citrusy, lemon zing. Plus, the straightforward 3 ingredient list and steps make it for ideal novices. Or home chefs with experience.

Therefore, the next time you want to satisfy your cravings for sweets without using an oven try this recipe. You won’t be disappointed!