Dessert for 12
Eclair Cake
Graham crackers layer with vanilla pudding and whipped topping, then chill beneath a quick chocolate glaze.
Typical price
$4.17for 4 servings
$1.04 per serving$4.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 14 oz | $3.17Typical price |
| Cake, pancake and baking mixes$0.18/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $1.22Typical price |
| Ice cream and whipped topping$0.12/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 33 oz | $1.32Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 boxes (14 2/5 oz) graham crackers
- 2 boxes (3 2/5 oz) instant vanilla pudding
- 8 oz cool whip
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Steps
- Whisk the pudding mixes with 3 1/2 cups milk for 2 minutes, then fold in the whipped topping.
- Arrange one layer of graham crackers in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Spread half the pudding mixture over the crackers, add another cracker layer, and spread the remaining pudding over it.
- Top with the remaining graham crackers and chill the dish for 5 minutes.
- Melt the butter with 6 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in the cocoa, powdered sugar, and vanilla, spread the glaze over the cake, and chill for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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