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Friday, July 30, 2010

my favorite summer dessert



When it's hot outside I love to have a cool treat. This Eclair dessert always hits the spot. Mmm, good thing it's hot today!

Eclair Dessert
2 small packages instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
1 package of chocolate frosting (or make your own)
8 oz. cool whip
1 box of graham crackers

--Stir pudding mix and milk together and let set for 5 minutes. Fold in cool whip. In a 9 x 13 pan layer graham crackers (I usually break some to get them to fit right). Then layer on 1/2 of the pudding mixture. Layer twice more and then spread frosting all over the top. Let set overnight or at least 3 hours.
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39 comments:

  1. HannahJuly 30, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    LOVE THIS!!!!! YUMMY!!!!

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  2. JennJuly 30, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    Ok I am definitely trying that! The extra poundage seems worth it..

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  3. miriamJuly 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    yum, this dessert is always a hit wherever i take it!

    i melt my frosting for a few seconds in the microwave and pour it on top. And I also make it 1/2 day to a day before serving so that it will be easier to cut.

    Also I have tried this with the cinnamon sugar graham crackers and it becomes so much better!

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  4. AnnikkeJuly 30, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    This sounds yummy!

    P.S. I stumbled by from another blog, I've been blog-hopping this afternoon! Love your blog!

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  5. KrisJuly 30, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I make this too. It is wonderful!

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  6. AndreaJuly 30, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    This is one of our favorites too, omg, I'm so glad you reminded me, lol! Yum Yum's comin' right up :)

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  7. MorganJuly 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Holy Yum! That looks delicious. I will be trying this very soon.

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  8. HollyJuly 30, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    My sister and I make this every time we are together and hide it from the kids, so we don't have to share. :)

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  9. christaJuly 30, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    yummm!!!

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  10. KristiJuly 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    My sister in law makes this for almost every family function. The kids go crazy for it!

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  11. Me Myself and I-N-KJuly 30, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    OMG! My mother-in-law made this recipe when she was here visiting and all I can say is "YYYUUUMMMYYY!!!" It just melts in your mouth. Thanks for the reminder...this will be good to make at this get together my hubby and I are going to this weekend.

    Alma =)

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  12. Fatticus FinchJuly 30, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    This looks so tasty and easy!! Is it weird that I want to eat the whole thing right now?

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  13. LeslieJuly 30, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Wow that looks great and seems so easy to make!

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  14. Nina @ Momma Go RoundJuly 30, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Can I have some now please? Not fair to make me crave dessert before dinner :P

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  15. Life of Mrs. PetersJuly 30, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    i already make this : )
    and LOVE it!
    it is also one of my favorites!
    you have good taste : )

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  16. CassieJuly 30, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Yum! I definitely want to give this a try! Thanks.

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  17. arkieJuly 30, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    This is my "man dessert"! I haven't found very many men that don't just love this! I haven't tried it with the canned frosting though. It would be even quicker to make then!

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  18. CraftcherryJuly 30, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Yum! Sounds delightful!

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  19. lisa westphalJuly 30, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Oh my goodness. . .I want to eat this NOW! :) YUMM-O!! :)

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  20. EmJuly 30, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I'm sorry, but maybe I'm missing out on the obvious here...but is the final top layer graham crackers with the frosting on top of them, or is it frosting on top of pudding? I would imagine it would be easier to get the frosting over the grahams. :)

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  21. UnknownJuly 30, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Sounds yummy, looks yummy! I need to try this.

    Have a great weekend!

    ~Makalani
    Makaz Home

    I am having a halloween link party
    here.
    Feel free to join in until tomorrow.

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  22. Little Birdie SecretsJuly 30, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    You are right, E. Frosting over the grahams. I microwave mine a bit so it is softer and easier to spread.

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  23. LisaJuly 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Oh My. Looks yummy. I am going to try this ASAP.
    Thanx for sharing. Love your blog by the way. Stop in some time on my blog. www.911bliss.blogpot.com
    love visitors :)

    Lisa loraine

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  24. fawndearJuly 30, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Sounds like Heaven. I'm going to link you to my 'To Hot to Cook Summer Recipes.' I can't wait to try this.

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  25. SuziJuly 31, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    this looks delicious! i'm definitely going to make it real soon. thanks for posting the recipe!

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  26. Carmen and RachelleJuly 31, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    My grandma made that all the time when I was growing up! I love it!

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  27. Diane ConnJuly 31, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Mmmmmm...that's one of my favorites!

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  28. Ben and TarynJuly 31, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    My family has been making this dessert for YEARS!!! and we all LOVE it!! We use french vanilla pudding and always make it at least the night before so the grahams have time to get all soft. Oh now I think I have to go make one :)

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  29. SrtaperezJuly 31, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I just made it, can't wait to try it tomorrow. Thank you!!!

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  30. huanaAugust 1, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    I make something like that,and the key word is overnight.Or at least 3 hours! :-)

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  31. Nikki ~ Let's Craft!!August 1, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    it's like smores for grown-ups!!! It looks so yummy it's gonna make it hard to stay on track this week!! LOL Thx 4 sharing!!

    ~Nikki

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  32. TamaraAugust 2, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    I've made it using chocolate pudding. Super yummy!

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  33. bridget {bake at 350}August 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    I had forgotten about this dessert...thanks for that sweet reminder!

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  34. AmyAugust 4, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Looks fantastic!

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  35. Beach HendersonsAugust 5, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    I made this over the weekend. It turned out fabulous. For the last layer of graham crackers. I crushed them up. It was delish!

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  36. AimeeAugust 5, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    This looks divine! I featured it on my blog here! YUM!

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  37. starNovember 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    love this.............5 . Summer training in Chandigarh

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  38. Kim RApril 4, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Silly question....but I just made this (thanks for the recipe!) How did you get the frosting on without it pulling up/mixing with everything else? Thanks!

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  39. Little Birdie SecretsApril 4, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Kim,
    I usually microwave my frosting until it is softer and more spreadable and that helps. Then you just have to be gently as you spread! Hope that helps! :)
    Jessica

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