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Creamy No-Bake Loaded Lemon Eclair Cake

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A light, indulgently creamy no-bake lemon eclair cake featuring layers of zesty lemon pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and crisp vanilla wafers. Perfect for spring and easy to prepare without an oven.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups vanilla wafers (about 150 grams)
  • 1 package instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 oz or 96 grams)
  • 3 cups cold whole milk (720 ml)
  • 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml)
  • Zest from one medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (15 grams)
  • Optional toppings: fresh lemon slices, extra lemon zest, fresh berries

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant lemon pudding mix and cold whole milk for about 2 minutes until thickened and smooth. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, gently fold together the thawed whipped topping, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar using a rubber spatula until combined but still fluffy.
  3. Fold half of the whipped topping mixture into the pudding until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the pudding-whipped topping mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  5. Add a single layer of vanilla wafers (about 2 cups) on top, fitting them snugly but not forcing them.
  6. Add half of the remaining pudding-whipped topping mixture over the wafers, smoothing evenly.
  7. Add another layer of vanilla wafers (about 2 cups).
  8. Spread the remaining whipped topping mixture evenly over the last wafer layer, covering all edges.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to soften wafers and meld flavors.
  10. Before serving, garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh lemon slices.

Notes

Whisk pudding mix thoroughly for 2 minutes to avoid lumps. Fold whipped topping gently to keep airiness. Break wafers to fill gaps but keep most intact. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. For quicker chilling, freeze for 30 minutes after refrigerating. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions available.

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