Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake
Immerse yourself in the world of our Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake, a masterpiece that combines the unexpected crispness of Ritz crackers, with the luscious creaminess of a decadent cream cheese filling. Each layer showcases the contrast, between the buttery foundation provided by the crackers and the velvety smoothness of the cheese all embraced by a homemade salted caramel sauce. This no-bake marvel effortlessly blends. Elegance, creating a captivating harmony of textures and flavors. Every bite is an invitation to savor indulgence in a realm where sophistication meets pleasure.
9 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese two blocks, at room temperature
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 3/4 c heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 48 Ritz Crackers
- 2/3 c salted caramel sauce plus more for garnish
- Whipped cream for garnish
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1/4 c water
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 c heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Take an 8x8 inch glass baking dish and line it with plastic wrap.
Create the Filling:
- In a bowl combine cream cheese and sugar until they form a mixture. Add cream, salt and vanilla extract. Whip everything together until it becomes thick and fluffy.
Make the Caramel Sauce:
- Using a saucepan melt sugar along, with water over medium heat. Let it gradually turn into an amber color. Whisk in sea salt and heavy cream (be prepared for bubbling). Then incorporate butter and vanilla while stirring continuously until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Assemble the Cake:
- Place 16 Ritz crackers at the bottom of the dish as a base.
- Spread one-third of the cream cheese mixture over them.
- Drizzle around 1/3 cup of caramel sauce, on top.
- Repeat this process two times making sure to end with a layer of cream cheese.
- Cover the dish securely with a lid or wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight to allow all flavors to meld together perfectly.
- When ready to serve cut into desired pieces. Top each serving with whipped cream and an additional drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
Making our Salted Caramel Icebox Cake using gluten-free ingredients is incredibly easy and allows those, with gluten sensitivities to indulge in its deliciousness. The trick is to replace the Ritz crackers with a gluten-free option. Luckily there are brands that offer crackers with the same buttery flavor and crispy texture as Ritz minus the gluten. Just choose your brand of gluten-free crackers that provide a similar texture and buttery taste.