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Chocolate Éclair Dessert

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chillling Time 6 hours
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sleeves graham crackers
  • 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tub 8 oz whipped topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick; let set 2 minutes
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in vanilla
  • Fold pudding into cream cheese, then gently fold in whipped topping
  • Layer graham crackers in a 9x13-inch dish
  • Spread half of the cream filling over crackers
  • Add another cracker layer, then remaining cream filling
  • Finish with a final layer of graham crackers
  • Heat heavy cream until steaming, remove from heat, add chocolate chips and butter, stir until smooth
  • Pour chocolate topping evenly over the top
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight

Notes

Overnight chilling gives the best texture and clean slices
Use full-fat cream cheese for a smooth, stable filling
Wipe the knife between cuts for neat presentation