Looking for an easy dessert recipe that you’re able to prepare in just a few minutes?

Look no further than this 6-ingredient Ritz Cracker caramel icebox cake byCatherines Plates.

I am a big fan of these kind of recipes.

6-Ingredient Ritz Cracker Caramel Icebox Cake

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The ingredients are only a handful, and the recipe is not complicated.

And this recipe ticks all those boxes.

If you want to make salted caramel icebox cake, sprinkle salt between layers.

Easy Ritz Cracker Caramel Icebox Dessert Ingredients

This recipe does not require baking, so no need for an oven.

you could finish making this cake in just a few minutes.

The only hard part is waiting for it to set, which can take hours.

How to Make Ritz Cracker Caramel Dessert

But I promise it is worth the wait.

Lay 16 pieces of Ritz Crackers on top of plastic wrap covering the bottom.

Step 2:

In a large bowl, add cream cheese and sugar.

Ritz Cracker Caramel Icebox Cake

Mix with a hand mixer until smooth.

Step 3:

Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla.

Mix for about 3 minutes or until thick and fluffy.

Drizzle 1/3 of the caramel sauce on top.

Sprinkle salt if preferred to make salted caramel icebox cake.

Step 5:

Make another layer of crackers using 16 pieces.

Step 7:

Cover it with cling wrap and refrigerate for 12 hours.

Step 8:

Once set, remove from the refrigerator and take off the cover.

Place a serving plate upside down over the dessert and flip to remove the cake from the baking dish.

Remove the plastic wrap.

double-check to refrigerate leftovers.

6-Ingredient Ritz Cracker Caramel Icebox Cake