Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Delicious go-to dessert

I am the girl who always offers to bring something to the cook-out or picnic.  Mainly, because it is the polite thing to do.  But also because it will guarantee me something to eat that I like.  My taste in food is very similar to my 5 year olds.  Meaning chicken nuggets, macaroni n cheese, pizza and hot dogs are what I typically eat.  In the Summer, if I have to bring a dessert I have a stand-by recipe I want to share.  My family calls it Éclair cake and it is good stuff! People love it and it is so easy.  Nothing fancy here and the kids will eat it too.  (not Brady because he hates chocolate).  Here it is:

2 boxes instant French Vanilla Pudding
1 tub cool whip (9oz)
3 cups cold milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 box graham crackers
Big tub of store bought chocolate frosting

In a large mixing bowl,  prepare pudding with only 3 cups of cold milk.  (not the 4 cups the package tells you).  Fold in a tub of thawed cool whip and vanilla.  In a 9x13 pan, layer the bottom with graham crackers.  Next comes a layer of pudding mixture.  More Graham crackers, more pudding mixture and finally top with graham crackers.  Frost top layer of graham crackers with your chocolate frosting.  Put the whole thing in the fridge overnight to chill.  It gets all yummy and soft.  Serve cold. 
Here's some pics of me and my little helper making it for a family picnic tomorrow. 
I had to make a construction reference to get him interested.  Here's our "floor."

I don't know what happened to my assistant's shirt.  If you have boys, you understand!
Finished product.  I am feeling very patriotic this year for the 4th.  Hence the blue stars on my to-go container.  I don't know why but I asked Steve if we can all wear red, white and blue tomorrow.  He gave me the "that's cheesy" look.  We'll see what happens!  Hope you enjoy!!!

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