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Strawberries and Cream Eclair Cake

A delightful, creamy dessert layered with graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and a cheesecake-flavored pudding that evokes memories of summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake assembly
  • 3.4 ounces cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces thawed whipped topping
  • 14.4 ounces graham crackers Gently lay to avoid breaking
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor
  • 16 ounces strawberry frosting Heat before pouring over cake

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cheesecake flavored pudding mix and milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  3. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, lay a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
  4. Pour half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers, spreading it evenly.
  5. Add a layer of sliced fresh strawberries on top of the pudding mixture.
  6. Add another layer of graham crackers over the strawberries.
  7. Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.
  8. Add another layer of sliced strawberries.
  9. Add one more layer of graham crackers on top.
  10. Heat the canned strawberry frosting in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to make it pourable.
  11. Pour the warm strawberry frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, spreading it evenly.
  12. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or heavy-duty aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. When ready to serve, carefully use a sharp knife to slice into 12 pieces (3 slices by 4 slices) and garnish with extra fresh strawberries.

Notes

Keep covered in the fridge for 3-4 days; graham crackers continue to soften. Best served with coffee or iced tea. For best results, refrigeration time should not be skipped.