Thelma’s Chocolate Eclair

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’s Chocolate Eclair

Average Rating: 4.53125

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
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

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 13x9-in. dish with half of the graham crackers, breaking crackers to fit as needed.
  • 2. Whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes; let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping; spread evenly over crackers. Top with remaining crackers.
  • 3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

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