Salted Caramel Icebox Cake

The moment my friend busted out this dish at the party, I was all like, “I need to make this ASAP,” and man, it was so worth it

A warm summer afternoon, the smoky scent of BBQ burgers wafting through our backyard, set the scene for the debut of a dessert destined to steal the spotlight.

In the quest for a dessert that could astound, I found inspiration in uniting the sweet, luscious caramel with the salty, crispy essence of Ritz crackers.

The resultant creation – a flavor tapestry of sweet and salty, creamy and crispy – swiftly ascended to stardom amidst the gathering, thereby crowning the Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake as a must-have at every festivity henceforth.

INGREDIENTS:

2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup salted caramel sauce
Approximately 48 Ritz crackers (1.5 sleeves)

DIRECTIONS:

Blend to Perfection: In a sizable bowl, meld together cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until achieving a smooth mixture.

Layer Lovingly: Begin with a layer of Ritz crackers in an 8×8 greased baking dish. Follow with layers of the cream cheese mixture and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Repeat these layers twice more, utilizing all ingredients.

Chill and Settle: Envelop the dish with plastic wrap, placing it in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, or optimally, overnight, allowing the crackers to soften and flavors to intertwine.

Garnish and Serve: Embellish with additional caramel, whipped cream, or crumbled Ritz crackers, slicing into this cool, sweet-and-salty delight when ready to serve.