Description
Cool Whip Strawberry Eclair Icebox Squares are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of vanilla pudding and Cool Whip with the fresh burst of strawberries. The layers of soft graham crackers create a cake-like texture that melts in your mouth, while the sweet strawberry frosting adds a luscious finish.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
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- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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- Fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding until fully combined.
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- Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
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- Fold in the diced strawberries.
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- Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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- Spread one-third of the strawberry cream mixture over the graham crackers.
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- Repeat the layers two more times, ending with the strawberry cream mixture on top.
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- Pour the softened strawberry frosting evenly over the top and spread gently with an offset spatula.
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- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until the graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture.
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- Slice into squares and garnish with fresh strawberries, crushed graham crackers, or extra Cool Whip before serving.
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Notes
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- Make-ahead: This dessert can be prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor and texture.
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- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a frozen version, freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before serving.
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- Substitutions: Use sugar-free pudding mix and Cool Whip for a lighter version, or swap strawberries for other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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