Caramel Ritz Cracker Icebox Dessert
This Caramel Ritz Cracker Icebox Dessert is SO EASY! A creamy, salty-sweet, crunchy no-bake treat perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 64 Ritz crackers
- 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce plus more for drizzling on top
- 2 cups Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip or freshly whipped cream until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom. Follow this with a single layer of Ritz crackers. Drizzle some salted caramel sauce over the crackers, then repeat the layers until the dish is filled.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
- When ready to serve, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and cut into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Be gentle when folding in the whipped cream to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Allow the dessert to chill thoroughly to soften the crackers and blend flavors.
- Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months for later enjoyment.