Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and salty perfection of this Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake. Layers of creamy caramel goodness sandwiched between buttery Ritz crackers, chilled to create a delectable dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 48 Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cook without stirring until it turns a deep amber color. Whisk in the sea salt and heavy cream until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Allow it to cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and well combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with plastic wrap. Layer 16 Ritz crackers on the bottom, spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture, then drizzle with 1/3 of the caramel sauce. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with cream cheese on top.
- Chill the Cake: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Lift the cake out of the dish using the plastic wrap. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and extra caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Ritz Cracker, Salted Caramel, Icebox Cake, Dessert, Cream Cheese, No-Bake
