Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a serving dish or individual glasses, layer graham cracker crumbs.
- Add a scoop of the cream cheese mixture.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full.
- Finish with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped nuts or whipped cream if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Add crushed chocolate chips or fudge sauce for extra richness.
- Use salted caramel sauce for a sweet-salty balance.
- Layer in sliced bananas or berries for a fruity twist.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent melting.
- Substitute with plant-based cream cheese and ice cream for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
