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Creamy Strawberry Eclair Cake

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and graham crackers that create a luscious, eclair-like cake.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 2 cups cold milk (whole milk preferred, 2% acceptable)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 sleeves (about 12 oz) graham crackers (honey or cinnamon flavored optional)
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries if not sweet enough)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese while mixing on low speed. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until fully blended and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Spread a thin layer (about 1/3 cup) of the cream mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to prevent sticking. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom evenly.
  5. Spread about one-third of the cream mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Sprinkle about 1 cup of sliced strawberries evenly over the cream layer.
  6. Add another graham cracker layer on top of the strawberries, press gently. Spread another third of the cream mixture and follow with another strawberry layer.
  7. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers and spread the last of the cream mixture on top.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
  9. Slice into squares and serve chilled. Garnish with extra strawberry slices or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps. Use instant pudding mix for quick setting without baking. Pat strawberries dry if very juicy to prevent soggy crackers. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers; for dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.

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