This week Sanilac Medical Care Facility we had a class on the history and nutritional properties of pumpkin but it was our Pumpkin Eclair "Cake" that was the star! The residents enjoyed this homemade delight of pumpkin, cool whip, and chocolate.
Pumpkin Eclair "Cake"
1 pkg. (5.1oz) Vanilla Instant Pudding
2 1/4 cup Cold Milk
3/4 can canned Pumpkin
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 pkg. Cinnamon Graham crackers
1 tub Cool Whip
1 pkg (4oz) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Beat pudding mix and milk for 2 min, add pumpkin and spice, mix well. Let stand for 5 min.
Meanwhile, cover bottom of 13x9 in pan with 9 crackers, breaking as necessary to for even layer.
Add 2 cups Cool Whip to pudding; Whisk just until blended. Spread half the pudding mixture over crackers in pan; cover with half of the remaining crackers. Repeat layers of pudding and crackers. Repeat layers of pudding and crackers. Refrigerate for 3 Hours.
Microwave remaining Cool Whip and chocolate in microwavable bowl on high 1 Min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred, spread over dessert. Refrigerate 15 min.
Enjoy!!!