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Easy Eclair Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking, No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Eclair Cake is a no-fuss dessert that delivers the classic flavors of an eclair in a simple, layered cake format. A light and airy crust is topped with a creamy pudding filling and finished with Cool Whip and chocolate syrup. It’s a perfect treat for potlucks, parties, or any occasion.


Ingredients

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FOR THE CRUST:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 large eggs

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 small boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup Coffee-mate Italian Sweet Cream creamer

TOPPING:

  • 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
  • Chocolate syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust:
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter in water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour.
    • Add one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend well.
    • Spread the dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Let cool completely.
  2. Prepare Filling:
    • Place the softened cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla instant pudding mix with the heavy whipping cream and creamer for 2-3 minutes.
    • Refrigerate the pudding mixture until thick.
    • Once thickened, slowly add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese, mixing until smooth and creamy.
    • Place filling into refrigerator to chill.
  3. Assemble Cake:
    • Once the crust has cooled completely, pour the filling over the crust.
    • Spread the thawed Cool Whip over the filling.
    • Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
    • Refrigerate the cake to chill before serving.
  4. Serve:
    • Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overbake the crust.
  • Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the filling.
  • Adjust the amount of chocolate syrup to your preference.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, you can use chocolate pudding mix instead of vanilla.
  • For a different flavor profile, use different flavored creamers.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg