Strawberry Cheesecake Eclair

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Recipe

Serves 14-16 people depending on your serving size.

Ingredients

• 4 boxes cheesecake instant pudding (3.4 oz each)
• 8 cups milk* (for pudding)
• 16 oz whipped topping (softened)
• Strawberry Crunch (middle layer):
  • 1 box strawberry Jell-O
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 4–5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 boxes strawberry Teddy Grahams
• 1 jar Smucker’s Strawberry Preserves
• 14 oz frozen strawberry slices (thawed and drained)

Instructions

1. Make the Pudding:
   Prepare the cheesecake instant pudding according to the box instructions.
   Gently fold in the softened whipped topping until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. Make Strawberry Crunch:
   Combine crushed cookies and graham crackers in a bowl.
   Stir in strawberry Jell-O powder.
   Add melted butter and mix until crumbly and evenly coated. Set aside.
3. Layer the Cake (3 Pudding Layers, Strawberries Folded in Layer 3):
   (Bottom to top)
   • Pudding layer #1: Spread a thin layer of pudding on the bottom of your serving dish (about ¼ cup).
   • Teddy Grahams layer: Sprinkle evenly over the pudding.
   • Pudding layer #2: Spread another layer of pudding on top of the Teddy Grahams.
   • Strawberry Crunch (middle layer only): Sprinkle the strawberry crunch evenly over pudding layer #2.
   • Pudding layer #3 (Strawberry Layer):
     Gently fold the thawed strawberry slices into the remaining pudding.
     Spread this pudding-strawberry mixture evenly on top of the crunch layer.
   • Top with Preserves: Drizzle warmed strawberry preserves evenly over the top pudding layer.
4. Chill & Serve:
   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set.
   Slice and serve chilled.

Note: I use Lactose Free milk when preparing the instant vanilla pudding but you can use any milk you’d like. You can use any brand of strawberry preserves or dessert topping you like! Chill overnight or if you want the extra crunch eat immediately! Feel free to add as much cookie mix and pudding to each layer as you like! As you can see in the pictures above, I’ve experimented with different amounts of topping, including how much strawberry preserves to spread on top. It’s all about making it to your taste!

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