Description
Indulge in the delightful Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake, a no-bake dessert that masterfully combines the salty crunch of Ritz crackers with the luxurious sweetness of homemade salted caramel and a rich cream cheese filling. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or celebrating a special event. With its layered textures and flavors, it promises to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Easy to prepare and customize, this cake allows you to add your favorite toppings while being a crowd-pleaser that satisfies sweet cravings without the hassle of baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (divided)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved. Cook without stirring until deep amber. Whisk in sea salt and heavy cream carefully, then stir in butter and vanilla extract. Allow to cool.
- Make the cream cheese filling: Beat softened cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with plastic wrap. Layer 16 Ritz crackers at the bottom, followed by 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture and drizzle with 1/3 of the caramel sauce. Repeat layers twice more, finishing with cream cheese mixture on top.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg