### Lemon Éclair Dessert Recipe

This Lemon Éclair Dessert is a delightful no-bake treat that combines layers of creamy lemon pudding and a rich lemon cream cheese mixture, all nestled between crunchy graham crackers. It’s a refreshing and light dessert perfect for any occasion!

#### Ingredients:
– **Lemon Pudding Mixture:**
– 1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
– 2 cups cold milk
– 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed

– **Lemon Cream Cheese Layer:**
– 1/4 cup butter, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy cream

– **Other:**
– 1 box (14.1 oz) graham crackers

#### Instructions:

**1. Preparing the Lemon Pudding Mixture:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant lemon pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until smooth and well combined (about 2 minutes).
– Once thickened, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. Set aside.

**2. Making the Lemon Cream Cheese Layer:**
– In another bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.
– Add powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
– In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

**3. Assembling the Lemon Éclair Dessert:**
– In a 9×13 inch baking dish, lay down a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
– Spread half of the lemon pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
– Add half of the lemon cream cheese layer on top of the pudding, smoothing it out evenly.
– Repeat with another layer of graham crackers, the remaining lemon pudding mixture, and the rest of the lemon cream cheese layer.
– Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.

**4. Chilling the Dessert:**
– Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
– Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to meld and graham crackers to soften.

**5. Serving the Lemon Éclair Dessert:**
– Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator and take off the cover.
– Cut into squares or rectangles, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for cleaner slices.
– Garnish with additional whipped topping, lemon zest, or lemon slices if desired.
– Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing lemon flavor!

#### Notes:
– For an extra zing, add more lemon zest to the cream cheese layer.
– Adjust the powdered sugar in the cream cheese layer to taste for a sweeter dessert.
– Experiment with different pudding flavors for a fun twist.
– Ensure the dessert chills long enough for the best texture.

#### Prep Time:
30 minutes
#### Cook Time:
0 minutes
#### Total Time:
4 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
#### Yield:
12 servings