1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Ensuring Easy Removal

1. Line Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment hanging over the sides. This will allow you to easily lift out the frozen dessert for slicing.

2. Make the Chocolate Pudding Layer: Rich and Creamy

1. Whisk Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix, 2 ½ cups of whole milk, and ½ cup of the thawed Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the First Layers: Building the Foundation

1. Graham Cracker Layer: Lay half of the graham crackers (about 12 halves) evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a single layer.
2. Spread Pudding: Spread the chocolate pudding mixture in an even layer over the graham crackers.

4. Chill Briefly (Optional): Setting the Pudding Layer

1. Chill: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for a few minutes to allow the pudding layer to set slightly. This step is optional, but it can help prevent the layers from mixing too much.

5. Make the Marshmallow Cream Cheese Layer: Light, Fluffy, and Tangy

1. Beat Cream Cheese and Marshmallow: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and marshmallow creme with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
2. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the remaining 2 cups of thawed Cool Whip and a pinch of salt until the mixture is light and fluffy.

6. Assemble the Remaining Layers: Creating the Frozen Treat

1. Spread Cream Cheese Mixture: Carefully spread the cream cheese and marshmallow mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate pudding layer.
2. Add Top Layer of Graham Crackers: Place the remaining graham cracker halves over the cream cheese mixture, creating a top layer.

7. Freeze Until Solid: Achieving the Perfect Frozen Texture

1. Cover with Foil: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
2. Freeze: Place the dish in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the dessert is completely frozen and firm enough to cut.

8. Slice and Serve: Enjoying Your Frozen S’mores

1. Lift Out of Dish: When ready to serve, lift the frozen dessert out of the baking dish using the overhanging parchment paper.
2. Place on Cutting Board: Place the frozen block on a cutting board.
3. Slice: Using the graham crackers as a guide, slice the frozen dessert into 12 squares.
4. Trim Excess (Optional): You can trim away any excess of the frozen filling around the edges for a neater presentation.
5. Serve Immediately or Store: Serve immediately while frozen, or store the individual squares in a zip-top freezer bag for later enjoyment.
   • Tip: If the frozen s’mores are too hard to eat right away, let them soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.