This is the perfect company dessert - very decadent! The name describes what it really tastes like - Chocolate Eclairs! This can serve up to 15 people quite easily in a 13" x 9" pan or you can make a 1/2 version in a 9" x 9" pan. When you serve it at first friends will think it is going to be very rich but are surprised it is actually yummy but a lite version.
Start 5 hours before serving - don't try and cheat this. Great to make the day before.
Full size 13" x 9" ingredients below:
Christie Low Fat Graham Whole Crackers 22 1/2 sheets (1 box 14oz)
Pam cooking spray
3 cups fat free milk
2 pkgs (3.4oz) fat free vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tub (8 oz) softened fat free or calorie reduced Kraft Philadelphia Cream cheese
1 tub (8 oz) softened Cool Whip - calorie reduced or fat free
1/4 cup fat free milk
2 tbsp butter softened
2 tbsp honey
2 oz unsweetened chocolate melted - tip: i do this in the microwave for 1 minute just before using
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
Step 1:
Spray pan with cooking spray and lay whole graham crackers on bottom of the pan.
Step 2:
In large bowl combine 3 cups milk, pudding mix, soft cream cheese. Beat with hand mixer on low for 1 to 2 minutes till mixed. Add in softened Cool Whip by hand. Spread half of this mixture over top of the crackers in the pan. Top with another layer of crackers. Then spread the other half of the pudding mixture on top. Add another layer of crackers. Set aside for couple of minutes.
Step 3:
Combine 1/4 milk, soft butter, honey, and melted chocolate in new large bowl. Beat together slowly with hand mixer. Slowly add the icing sugar till thoroughly mixed. Spread this topping over crackers with spatula.
Step 4: Cover with aluminum foil - careful not to let it touch - use extra amount and make a tent with the foil. Chill 4 hours before serving. This is critical as it is needed to softened the crackers and set the dessert so you can cut and serve it into square pieces.
Start 5 hours before serving - don't try and cheat this. Great to make the day before.
Full size 13" x 9" ingredients below:
Christie Low Fat Graham Whole Crackers 22 1/2 sheets (1 box 14oz)
Pam cooking spray
3 cups fat free milk
2 pkgs (3.4oz) fat free vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tub (8 oz) softened fat free or calorie reduced Kraft Philadelphia Cream cheese
1 tub (8 oz) softened Cool Whip - calorie reduced or fat free
1/4 cup fat free milk
2 tbsp butter softened
2 tbsp honey
2 oz unsweetened chocolate melted - tip: i do this in the microwave for 1 minute just before using
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
Step 1:
Spray pan with cooking spray and lay whole graham crackers on bottom of the pan.
Step 2:
In large bowl combine 3 cups milk, pudding mix, soft cream cheese. Beat with hand mixer on low for 1 to 2 minutes till mixed. Add in softened Cool Whip by hand. Spread half of this mixture over top of the crackers in the pan. Top with another layer of crackers. Then spread the other half of the pudding mixture on top. Add another layer of crackers. Set aside for couple of minutes.
Step 3:
Combine 1/4 milk, soft butter, honey, and melted chocolate in new large bowl. Beat together slowly with hand mixer. Slowly add the icing sugar till thoroughly mixed. Spread this topping over crackers with spatula.
Step 4: Cover with aluminum foil - careful not to let it touch - use extra amount and make a tent with the foil. Chill 4 hours before serving. This is critical as it is needed to softened the crackers and set the dessert so you can cut and serve it into square pieces.
This is a fantastic dessert - I remember having this one - it was sooooo good!
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