Refrigerator French Pastry Dessert (No Bake)

Refrigerator French Pastry Dessert (No Bake)


1. Prepare an 11 x 7-inch baking dish, you can even prepare this in a large glass trifle bowl.

2. Arrange a layer of crackers on the bottom of the dish (you might have to break some to fit).

3. Prepare pudding as directed on the box (using half and half cream in place of milk) chill in the fridge for 15 minutes, then spread over the crackers in the dish.

4. Whip the 2-1/2 cups of whipping cream with the confectioners sugar and vanilla (add more confectioners sugar than 4 tablespoons for a sweeter taste if desired).

5. Spread the whipped cream over the pudding in the pan.

6. Arrange remaining crackers on top of the whipped cream.

7. For the topping: in a bowl, mix the 2-1/2 cups confectioners sugar with the whipping cream or half and half (start with 5 tablespoons adding more to make a smooth spreadable glaze.

8. Spread thinly over crackers.

9. Melt the chocolate with butter in the microwave until melted; stir with a small spoon until smooth.

10. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the glaze and run a knife through to create swirls or designs.

11. Refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours (can be prepared early in the morning, and served in the evening, but better if refrigerated overnight).

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