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Death by Chocolate Eclair Cake
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Death By Chocolate Eclair Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword death-by-chocolate-eclair-cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 442kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 24 oz package chocolate graham crackers
  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cup half & half
  • 2 3.9 oz boxes instant chocolate fudge or chocolate pudding
  • 1 12 oz package milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 8 oz chocolate frozen whipped topping, thawed (See Cook's Note)

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl using an electric mixer cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, almond and vanilla until creamy around 1-2 minutes.
  • To the bowl add the half and half and both packages of instant pudding Whip on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until fully combined and creamy.
  • Assemble: In the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish arrange one layer of graham crackers breaking to fit as needed. Spread with 1/2 of the chocolate filling. Repeat graham crackers, chocolate filling ending with a third layer of graham crackers.
  • Chocolate Topping: In a microwave safe dish melt together the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in 20 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until completely smooth then cool slightly.
  • Pour the ganache on top. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Serve topping each piece with a dollop of chocolate or classic whipped topping.
  • Store leftovers chilled.

Notes

Homemade Chocolate Whipped Cream:
  • Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream, plus additional to form a paste
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp espresso or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Directions: 
  • Place the cocoa and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Mix together the sugar and cocoa powder with enough heavy cream to form a paste. (This helps prevent lumps)
  • Add the cocoa paste to the cream.
  • Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Chill until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg