🍫 No-Bake Weight Watchers Chocolate Eclair Dessert

This easy refrigerator dessert has creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, layers of graham crackers, and a smooth chocolate pudding topping. The graham crackers soften as the dessert chills, giving it an éclair-like cake texture without turning on the oven. The source lists 12 servings and 8 Points™ per serving, but notes that you should verify points with the official calculator because brands can change the calculation.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 22½ low-fat graham cracker sheets
  • 12 oz fat-free whipped topping
  • 2 packages sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding and pie mix
  • 1 package sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding and pie mix
  • 4½ cups skim milk, divided:
    • 3 cups for the vanilla pudding
    • 1½ cups for the chocolate pudding

These are the quantities given in the original recipe.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the vanilla pudding

In a large mixing bowl, combine the two packages of vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of skim milk.

Whisk thoroughly for about 1–2 minutes, until the mixture starts to thicken.

Let it stand for approximately 2 minutes to set.

2. Fold in the whipped topping

Add the 12 oz fat-free whipped topping to the vanilla pudding.

Gently fold it in with a spatula until you have a smooth, light, fluffy mixture. Avoid vigorous stirring so you don’t lose too much of the whipped topping’s volume.

3. Make the first graham-cracker layer

Use a 13 × 9-inch baking dish.

Arrange 8 graham cracker sheets in a single layer across the bottom. Break a few crackers as necessary to fill gaps.

4. Add the first pudding layer

Spread half of the vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.

Smooth the surface with a spatula.

5. Add another cracker layer

Place another layer of graham crackers over the vanilla pudding.

Then spread the remaining vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the crackers.

6. Add the final graham-cracker layer

Place the remaining graham crackers on top of the second vanilla-pudding layer.

Try to make the layer as even as possible.

7. Prepare the chocolate topping

In a clean bowl, whisk together the sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding mix and the remaining 1½ cups skim milk.

Let it stand for about 2 minutes, allowing it to thicken.

8. Add the chocolate layer

Pour the prepared chocolate pudding over the final graham-cracker layer.

Use a spatula to spread it evenly from edge to edge.

9. Refrigerate

Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

This chilling time is important—the graham crackers absorb moisture from the creamy layers and become soft, giving the dessert its characteristic cake-like éclair texture.

10. Slice and serve

Once thoroughly chilled, cut into 12 portions and serve cold.

For cleaner slices, use a sharp knife and wipe the blade between cuts.

⭐ Helpful Tips

  • Overnight chilling is best for the softest, most cake-like texture.
  • Keep the dessert refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
  • Don’t substitute regular pudding mixes if you’re specifically trying to follow the lighter version.
  • Brand differences in whipped topping and pudding can affect nutritional information and Weight Watchers points.
  • The original recipe specifically recommends double-checking the Points value with the official calculator.

Prep time: about 15 minutes
Chill time: 6 hours or overnight
Servings: 12