Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake
Layers of buttery crackers, cloud-like cream, and salted caramel chill into a no-bake, sweet–salty dream. Easy to assemble, perfect for make-ahead desserts.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 oz buttery round crackers for layering
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1.75 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup salted caramel sauce thick, pourable
- 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt plus more to finish
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Chill a large mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes to help the cream whip quickly.
- Whip the cold heavy cream to medium peaks; do not overbeat. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined and airy.
- Spread a thin swipe of caramel in a 9-inch square dish to keep the first layer in place.
- Arrange a snug layer of crackers in the dish. Spread about one-third of the cream over the crackers.
- Drizzle a few spoonfuls of caramel over the cream and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Repeat the layers—crackers, cream, caramel, salt—until you have 3 to 4 layers, ending with cream and a caramel drizzle.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until the crackers soften into cake-like layers.
- Finish with chocolate shavings and a final pinch of flaky salt. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Try a peanut butter twist: whisk 2–3 tbsp creamy peanut butter into the caramel for a Snickers vibe. Or layer in thinly sliced bananas for a banoffee-style version. For clean slices, freeze 15–20 minutes before cutting. Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Ritz Cracker Salted Caramel Icebox Cake flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.