how far ahead can you make choc. eclair dessert

Several Super Bowls ago I made a Chocolate Éclair Cake for a party we were hosting. One of the kids at the party raved about it for years after. When his mom had surgery recently I thought it only appropriate to make a Chocolate Éclair Cake with the dinner I was providing them.

We have updated this post since 2015 as we have made a lower fat version.

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Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

For this recipe, you will need for low-fat chocolate eclair cake

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• • Instant Vanilla Pudding
  • Unsweetened Chocolate
  • Whipped Topping
  • Honey Graham Crackers
  • 2% Milk
  • Unsalted Butter Quarters
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Honey
  • Tub of Cream Cheese

Another reason I love this cake recipe is that you have to make it either early in the day before serving, or ideally the night before. Any make-ahead recipe sure is a big relief, especially when entertaining.

How to layer graham crackers in a 9×13 pan

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Be sure to check out our Double Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe too.

CAN I HALVE THIS RECIPE?

Since I was not making them a full cake, I was able to split this into two 8 x8 disposable pans. It’s a win-win in our house this time. However my updated post I made a full pan worth.

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To Make this Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipes, simply layer the graham crackers at the bottom of your pan.

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Make the pudding per the directions on the box. Add half of the Tub of whipped topping.

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Layer half of the pudding mixture on the graham crackers and tops with another layer of graham crackers. Repeat.

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Make super easy chocolate topping Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, butter and vanilla. I simply melted it all in the microwave for 1 minute then stir. For low fat version use unsweetened chocolate.

Top the final layer of Graham Crackers with the chocolate mixture, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

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Cut with a sharp knife to serve.

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Tastes amazing and a nice cool cake no bake dessert to feed a crowd for summer entertaining.

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For a girls’ night out party, I recently had, I picked up a few other great food items to create a no-cook appetizer menu.

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