It's light, cool, not to hard to make, and the best part is? You don't even have to turn on your oven. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the Eclair Casserole.
Hold on to your butts. This one is going to be amazing.
Here is what you need (This fills a 13x9" pan):
Two packages jello instand vanilla pudding mix ***dry***
3 1/2 cups milk
12oz cool whip topping
1 box of graham crackers (plain or honey)
** for the frosting **
6 tbsp butter
6 tbsp milk
6 tbsp cocoa
2 cups confectioners sugar
First thing your going to do is line your pan with graham crackers. You may have to break and shape them so that you can cover the bottom of the entire pan.
One you have your base layer of crackers down, it's time to mix the filling.
In a large bowl mix together the pudding mix, milk, and stir for about two minutes.
One the pudding seems to be thickening, fold in your cool whip.
Continue to mix until the mixture is smooth and lump free. It helps if you make sure your cool whip is completely thawed out prior to using.
Slowly.... And I mean SLOWLY, pour half of the mixture over your layer of graham crackers. If you pour to quick they scatter everywhere and then you just have a delicious mess.
Try to smooth out the topping so it's nice and even.
Next your going to add another layer of graham crackers. Same as before, trying to cover every inch of the pan.
Take the remaining filling and pour ontop of your new layer if graham crackers. Again you want to smooth this out, because your going to add one more layer of graham crackers to this.
Make sure this new layer of graham crackers is face down. You want the smooth side facing up to create a nice smooth surface for your frosting.
Let this chill in your refrigerator while your work on the frosting.
FOR THE FROSTING.
In a medium bowl add the confectioners sugar and the cocoa.
In a small microwave safe bowl add your butter and milk. Your going to microwave this at 30 second intervals. You want them to be melted together, but not boiling. What helps is cutting your butter into 2 tbsp pieces.
Once melted pour slowly into your bowl with your sugar and cocoa.
Wisk together until smooth. This creates a nice chocolate "glaze". Think chocolate frosted donuts.
Pour chocolate frosting over your last layer of graham crackers. You can smooth this over if your need to, but if the frosting is made right, it basically will take care if itself.
Once frosted- refrigerate overnight.
ENJOY!!!
