Easy Caramel Cream Dessert

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or cookies (optional)
• Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
• Whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Prepare serving cups or a large dessert dish.
6. Add a layer of the cream mixture at the bottom of each cup or dish.
7. Drizzle a layer of caramel sauce over the cream layer.
8. Repeat the layers until the cups or dish are filled, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
9. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow it to set properly.
10. Before serving, sprinkle the crushed graham crackers or cookies on top, drizzle with extra caramel sauce, and add a dollop of whipped cream.