Every weekend I sit down to make the grocery list and list 4-5 meals we plan on having for dinner and then pick a dessert. I love a little sweet treat after dinner and my day doesn’t quite feel complete without one! Last week I made an old favorite of ours. I remember the first time I had this. It was my first job out of college at a school and it was parent-teacher conferences so we had to stay late. The PTA generously made us dinner and someone brought mock eclair for dessert. I hounded everyone until I found out what it was because I NEEDED the recipe! Turns out it was pretty darn easy to make and you can easily swap out for low fat/sugar ingredients, too!
1. You will need graham crackers, 2 pkgs fat free vanilla pudding, milk, a tub of cool whip, and 1 tub of chocolate frosting.
2. Lay a layer of graham crackers down in a 9×9 inch pan. Break them to fit.
3. Mix up your cool whip, pudding, and 1 1/2c. milk. Spread over graham crackers.
4. Add another layer of graham crackers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the pudding mixture has a chance to firm up. Otherwise it can be difficult to spread the frosting on top.
On a side note, I have read other recipes that have two pudding layers (half of the mixture in each layer) and add an extra layer of graham crackers to separate it, but this way is easier so I stick with it. I also find most pans may not be able to take the extra layer! I used my deepest dish this time, but typically the frosting goes right up to the top.
5. Well I guess I gave this step away already. So spread the frosting on top. It helps to microwave the frosting for 10-15 seconds prior to spreading to soften it. Just make sure all the foil is off the rim first! I recommend making this a day in advance so the graham crackers can soften. I cut right before serving.
Mock Chocolate Eclair
Ingredients:
2 sleeves graham crackers
2 pkgs fat free vanilla pudding
1 1/2c. skim milk
8oz. fat free cool whip
1 tub chocolate frosting
Directions:
1. Layer bottom of 9×9 pan with graham crackers, breaking to fit.
2. Mix pudding, milk and cool whip together. Spread over graham crackers. Place another layer of graham crackers over top and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Spread frosting over top of graham crackers and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. Enjoy!
