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[curiousshopper]

I know there are many recipes out there that are either the same as this one or very similar, but in case some of you may not have come across this before, I thought I'd share it with you. We got this originally from a very dear neighbor of ours who has since passed. It's a really delicious dessert.

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR

Butter the bottom of a 9” x 13” pan. Using 1 box of graham crackers, put one layer of crackers on bottom of pan. Break crackers if needed to completely cover pan.

Filling: 2 small boxes instant French vanilla pudding

3 cups milk

Mix until thick, then fold in 8 oz. Cool Whip (thawed).

Pour one-half of this filling on bottom graham cracker layer. Put another layer of crackers on top of filling and then add the remaining filling. Place another layer of crackers on the top.

Frosting:

2 pkg (2oz. total) unsweetened liquid chocolate OR 1-1/2 melted squares

2 Tbsp maple syrup

3 Tbsp milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1-1/2 cups sifted confectioners sugar

Mix thoroughly and frost the whole top of cake. (It may seem like there’s not enough to spread on the entire top, but only once did I not have enough. That particular time, I just added a little more milk.) Store in refrigerator and cut into squares when ready to serve. Best when made a day ahead.

Notes: You must use the bottom and top layers of graham crackers. The middle layer is optional.

Also, one box of graham crackers should be enough. Only once did we run short. We just substituted some cookies we had.