Caramel Layered Dessert Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups cold milk
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over the chilled crust.
  3. Caramel layer: Drizzle ½ cup of caramel sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Prepare the pudding: Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thick. Spread over the caramel layer.
  5. Final topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Drizzle with more caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
  6. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

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