Refreshing Lemon Éclair Cake (Printer-Friendly)
A cool, creamy lemon treat with light layers and bright citrus notes—ideal for warm days.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Main Ingredients
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14.4 oz graham crackers
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6.8 oz instant lemon pudding mix (2 boxes, 3.4 oz each)
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3.5 cups whole milk
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8 oz whipped topping, thawed
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16 oz lemon frosting
# Steps to Prepare:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant lemon pudding mix and cold whole milk until smooth.
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Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture to create a light and creamy texture.
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Arrange a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, trimming as needed to fit.
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Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer using a rubber spatula.
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Add another single layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding.
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Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.
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Top with a final layer of graham crackers, ensuring full coverage.
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Let the lemon frosting sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then spread evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
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Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and soften.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Chilling overnight enhances texture and flavor by softening the graham cracker layers.
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Add fresh lemon zest or lemon extract to intensify citrus flavor.