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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
