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Thelma’s Chocolate Eclair

Name: Thelma's Chocolate Eclair
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 14 to 15 whole graham crackers; 3-1/2 cups 2% milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; TOPPING:; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 teaspoon light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

36 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Sep. 10, 2022

I love eclairs, but making the actual pastry is difficult, so I came up with this recipe as a substitute. It still satisfies my cravings with the same wonderful flavors. —Thelma Beam, Esbon, Kansas

Ingredients

14 to 15 whole graham crackers
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
TOPPING:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line a 13x9-in. dish with half the graham crackers, breaking crackers to fit as needed.
Whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes; let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture evenly over crackers. Top with remaining crackers.
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter until melted; stir until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.

Test Kitchen Tips

Fold 1/2 cup canned pumpkin and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice into the filling for a no-fuss fall take on this classic.

Want a refreshing version of this super easy dessert? Substitute softened vanilla frozen custard for the pudding mixture. Be sure to store the finished product in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 238 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Thelma’s Chocolate Eclair

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