This Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups recipe is a fun and easy no bake Easter dessert. Layers of funfetti pudding and graham crackers in little jars are sure to be please everyone.
My mom used to put marshmallow Peeps in our Easter basket every single year when I was growing up. The one thing that she always did was open the package and divide them between five kid's Easter baskets.
Now you know the problem this presents, right? There was always green Easter grass stuck on the sticky parts of the Peeps. The other problem with an open package of Peeps? They get stale.
Now trust me that is NOT a problem for me because Peeps are the best once they get stale. I have been known to open a package of marshmallow Peeps, and then shove them in the back of the cupboard for a few weeks before devouring them. Best thing ever!!!!
Don't get me wrong, I like them soft and squishy out of the package too and top of these Easter Dirt Cupcakes.
A few years ago, I noticed that Walmart had a few new Peep flavors to choose from. I saw these bright blue chicks, and I was smitten with the pretty color.
They are party flavored and have some fun, glittery sugar colors sprinkled on them.
The party ones are still available, but they are white with the sparkly flecks of color in them now. Honestly, any color of marshmallow Peeps will be so cute on these eclair cake cups.
I brought them home, and there they sat until the day I decided to make some pudding cups for our kids. But not just any pudding cups. These are a fun variation of the popular no bake eclair cake.
Hello, Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups! Say that 10x fast!!!
In order to get the cake batter flavor, I added a whole cup of the dry party chip cake mix into some instant vanilla pudding. I wasn't sure how adding dry cake mix to pudding was going to turn out, so I had to take a big bite. For product review, of course!
The pudding tasted just like cake batter!!! You know you all lick your bowls clean when you make cake, too. The best part of this pudding is that you don't have to worry about eating raw eggs!
How to make Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups:
- Whisk together the pudding mix, cake mix, and milk. Let it thicken slightly. Fold in some Cool Whip until it is light and fluffy.
- Layer the pudding and graham cracker crumbs in 16 small 4 ounce Mason jars. You could also layer it in an 8x8 pan if you don't have that many jars.
- Open the container of chocolate frosting and remove the foil lid. Microwave the container for 30 seconds. Stir until creamy. Top each pudding cup with a large spoonful of melted frosting.
- Refrigerate the eclair cake until set.
- Right before serving swirl Cool Whip on top of the cups and add a marshmallow Peep.
More easy Easter recipes you may like:
- These Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Bunnies will disappear in a hurry when you make them for Easter. Kids of all ages can’t resist a fun holiday treat on a colored stick.
- These chocolate covered Reese’s Cream Eggs are a fun peanut butter treat to make for Easter baskets. They are easy to make and decorate using candies and sprinkles.
- A big bowl of this Easter Popcorn is a fun snack to munch on. Candy and sprinkles give this chocolate covered snack mix a fun punch of color!
- Spring Flower Pretzel Bites are the perfect way to welcome Spring into your home. They are also the perfect easy Easter dessert to make with your kids!
- Sprinkles and candies make these easy Easter Rice Krispies Treats disappear in a hurry. These no bake treats never last long in our house.
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Recipe
Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups
This Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups recipe is a fun and easy no bake Easter dessert. Layers of funfetti pudding and graham crackers in little jars are sure to be please everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 - 3.4 ounce package instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ยพ cup milk
- 1 cup dry party chip cake mix (or funfetti)
- 16 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 16 ounce container chocolate fudge frosting
- 16 marshmallow Party Peeps
Instructions
- Whisk together the pudding mix, cake mix, and milk for 2 minutes.
- Fold in 3 cups of Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
- Layer the graham cracker crumbs and pudding in 16 small jars.
- Open the frosting and remove the foil liner. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir until melted and pourable.
- Top each pudding cup with a large tablespoon of melted frosting. Refrigerate until set.
- Top with Cool Whip and a marshmallow Peeps before serving.
Notes
This can also be layered in an 8x8 baking dish, if you do not want to do jars.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 458Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 412mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 2gSugar: 42gProtein: 5g
*The post for Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups was first published on March 19, 2013. The photos and post were updated and republished April 10, 2020.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
I am loving all these peep desserts! I am also a fan of eating them stale, I'm glad I am not the only one. These eclair cakes look almost too cute to eat but I don't think I can go another day without that pudding.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I have to confess that I ate the rest of the pudding straight up because it was so awesome!!! You need it asap!!!!
Holly @ Life as a Lofthouse
I LOVE me some Eclairs, so this version in cups AND with a cute Peep on top! YUM and So. dang. cute! โฅ
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Holly ๐
sally @ sallys baking addiction
another jar desserts. ๐ Oh Jocelyn you never cease to amaze me! I love Peeps and this is such a creative dessert using them! I like my peeps stale ๐
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Sally! You are one to talk...you amaze me with every single post of yours ๐
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Not only are these super adorable but I am seriously in LOVE with the idea of a no-bake eclair! So decadent and wonderful!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Sometimes the no bake treats just win out because they are so easy to make...and then to enjoy ๐
Danielle W.
I love to eat peeps straight out of the package. I don't set out to make them intentionally stale, but I'll eat them stale anyway.
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
Oh my...these are too adorable! I'm pinning! AND, making this for the all the kids for my annual Easter party...they'll think I'm the best Aunt ever! Thank you for sharing, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
They will love you for sure!!! I can't wait to hear all about it!!!
Kari M
I like to eat them dipped in chocolate!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker
Yumm-o! I loved my Graham Cracker Eclairs and I bet the cake batter made the pudding so good! How Fun!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I couldn't believe how much the pudding tasted just like cake batter...definitely a fun twist to the eclair cake!
Kathia
Pudding, cake and Peeps all together? yes and yes!! what a fun idea, love these blue Peeps
Jocelyn Brubaker
It was quite a killer combo that didn't last long in our house!!!
Lisa@hooplapalooza
these are so yummy looking and i love the blue glitter color against the chocolate pudding color-makes 'em look so fancy schmancy. and i like fancy schmancy desserts ๐
Jocelyn Brubaker
They do have that fancy schmancy look about them...love it!!!
Aimee @like mother like daughter
I don't love peeps plain, but I really want to try them in one of these yummy recipes. Especially smores!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You don't like Peeps??? I'm really not sure what to even say to that! LOL definitely give them a try inside a recipe...you might find you like them more that way!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
You know how I'm a sucker for stuff in jars!!!! These eclairs are amazing and I love the Peeps on top. I have never had a stale Peep! Maybe that would make me like them more?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I knew how much you would appreciate these pudding cups...we are the jar sisters!!! Definitely give the stale Peeps a try...I think they are so much better that way!!!
Betsy @JavaCupcake
Oh my. MUST. MAKE. THIS!!!!! Looks soooooo good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, you definitely must make these!!! ๐
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie
These sound so awesome!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awesome is definitely one word I would use to describe these ๐ Delicious, yummy, gone...all more good words!!!
Beth @ Hungry Happenings
I too am a fan of stale Peeps. As soon as I bring a package home, I cut open a slit in the plastic and leave them out to dry. They are best that way!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I couldn't agree more with you...love me some stale Peeps!!!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign
These look so fun!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Anne!!! They were more fun to eat ๐
Rosanne
Love peeps!
Did you know Costa Rica don't have peeps?
Last year we were living in CR and no peeps. ๐
Love the eclair cups!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you. Oh how sad to not have Peeps...I hope you make up for that this year!!!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons
Love eclairs...love cupcakes...& love peeps! Win Win Win!!:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hahaha! I totally agree with you!!! Win all the way around!!!
michelle
oh man how fun! too cute to eat, love the speckled peeps!
Jocelyn Brubaker
These speckled peeps were such a fun find! Almost too cute to eat...almost ๐
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
OMG, are we the same? I wrote almost the same thing..."love them stale, stuck to easter grass"
LOVE this eclair cups, cute idea girl!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I was cracking up when I read your post because I had just written almost the same thing about an hour before I saw yours...too funny! We are seriously twins!!!