Ritz Cracker Dessert
Indulge in the sweet and salty magic of this no-bake Ritz Cracker Dessert, a decadent treat that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat! Layers of buttery Ritz crackers create the perfect crunchy base for the creamy blend of sweetened cream cheese, smooth vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Drizzled with rich chocolate syrup for a finishing touch, this dessert offers a heavenly combination of textures and flavors with just a hint of savory goodness. Requiring only 20 minutes to assemble, this fuss-free recipe is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you need a quick and impressive treat. Best served chilled, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to become a favorite on your dessert menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 36 crackers Ritz crackers
- 3.4 oz Vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups Cold milk
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 oz Whipped topping (thawed)
- 0.25 cup Chocolate syrup
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Fold half of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Set the remaining whipped topping aside for the final layer.
In a 9x9-inch square baking dish, arrange a single layer of Ritz crackers to cover the bottom.
Spread half of the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture evenly over the Ritz cracker layer.
Add a layer of half of the prepared vanilla pudding over the cream cheese layer.
Repeat the layers by adding another layer of Ritz crackers, followed by the remaining cream cheese mixture, and then the remaining vanilla pudding.
Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it evenly over the top.
Drizzle chocolate syrup in a decorative pattern over the whipped topping.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the dessert to set.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.2 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.2 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2138 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.2 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 838 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
