How to Make an Éclair Pudding Dessert for a Large Crowd/Group of 80

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for Éclair Pudding Dessert. It makes approx. 80 servings. Check out my other recipes for crowds. You don't have to worry about doing the math. It is done for you. Go to a Food Warehouse or Food Club to purchase your large quantities like Sam's Club, Gordon Foods, or other places. You can often sign up for an account and they can give you discounts for large quantity purchases. If you are a not-for-profit organization, you can maybe get special discounts or other deals. Call ahead to make sure they have everything you need or in case you need to pre-order. Read through everything before getting started.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Graham Crackers
• 6 pkg. (3 oz.) Instant Vanilla Pudding
• 27 oz. whipped topping
• 18 T. Cocoa
• 6 T. Oil
• 9 T. butter
• 6 T. Karo Syrup
• 9 T. milk
• 3 t. vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 C. powdered sugar
• ONE 18 X 26 X 2 inch pan

1. This recipe makes ONE industrial sized pan of Éclair Pudding dessert that is 18 X 26 X 2 inches.

2. Layer as many graham crackers that will fit as 1 layer on the bottom of both large pans.

3. Mix together the packages of Instant Vanilla Pudding and whipped topping. Take half of the mixture and put it on top of the graham crackers of both pans.

4. Make a second layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture. Put the rest of the pudding mixture on top of the 2nd layer of graham crackers. Put 3rd layer of graham crackers on top of this pudding mixture. Chill---this will help soften the graham crackers.

5. While chilling, heat cocoa, Oil, butter, Karo syrup, and milk in a large saucepan until boiling. Remove from heat and add Pure Vanilla. Then add powdered sugar and stir well. Mixture should be the consistency of frosting.

6. Remove the pan from the cooler and Spread the warm frosting on top. Chill overnight. Cut into serving pieces.