Chocolate Caramel Layered Dessert

If you like chocolate and caramel you are sure to like this dessert. It has a pretzel crust so you get that crunch and saltiness, pair that with a creamy caramel no bake cheesecake layer and top with chocolate pudding of that touch of chocolate, and you have one delicious dessert.

First we start with the crust. Break pretzels into medium sized pieces. I did this in a ziplock bag but feel free to use the food processor for smaller pieces. Melt butter and pour over the pretzels, add sugar and toss to coat. Place mixture in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12-15 minutes. Put aside to cool.

For the no-bake cheese cake filling, place a softened block of cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix till well combined. Add cool whip and caramel sauce until combined. Pour mixture over the cooled crust.

For the pudding, take a small box of chocolate instant pudding and mix with 2 cups of milk. Let sit for a couple minutes until it thickens. Then spread on top of the other layers.

Crush some additional pretzels and scatter on top. Then drizzle on remaining caramel sauce.

Chocolate Caramel Layered Dessert

Jgarred

A no bake dessert that is great for summer, pot lucks, family get togethers, or just for dessert. It has great caramel flavor, is creamy, and the pretzels give it some crunch.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 servings

Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Crust

• 8 cups pretzels, broken into small pieces plus more for the type
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 2 tbs sugar

No-bake Cheesecake Filling

• 1 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 8 oz container of cool whip
• ½ cup caramel sauce plus more for the top

Pudding Layer

• 1 3.4 oz box of instant chocolate pudding
• 2 cups milk

Instructions

 

Crust

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Crush pretzels into medium sized pieces.
• Melt butter. Add melted butter and sugar to pretzels. Toss to coat.
• Spread into a 9x13 greased baking dish.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes til golden and crispy.
• Allow to cool.

No-bake Cheesecake Filling

• Place softened block of cream cheese in a large bowl.
• Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated.
• Add the container of cool whip and mix together.
• Add the caramel and mix till combined.
• Spread over the cooled crust.

Pudding Layer

• Place pudding mix in a medium sized bowl.
• Add milk and stir until well combined, let sit for a few minutes to thicken.
• Spread over the cheesecake layer.
• Scattered crushed pretzel pieces over the top and drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.

Notes

Allergens:  Milk, Wheat

Nutrition

Serving: 24servingsCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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