Description
Moist crunch cake delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors from classic American bakeries. Sweet layers combine with crisp topping, offering you a memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 blocks (8 oz or 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz or 226 g) extra creamy whipped topping
- ½ cup (113 g or 1 stick) butter, melted
- ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar
- 16 Nature Valley™ crunchy granola bars Oats ‘n Honey, crushed
- 1 tbsp spiced rum or vanilla
- ½ tsp pure almond extract
- ⅓ cup Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors nonpareils (red, white, and green)
- Nonstick baking spray
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Pulverize granola bars and meld with melted butter and sugar, forming a cohesive crumbly mixture.
- Pan Preparation: Distribute half the granola mixture into a lightly greased 9×9-inch baking pan, compressing firmly to establish a robust base.
- Cream Composition: Whip cream cheese to silky smoothness, gradually blending in sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, almond extract, and rum or vanilla until achieving a luxurious, uniform texture.
- Decorative Fusion: Fold nonpareils into the cream mixture, reserving a small portion for final garnishing.
- Layer Assembly: Spread the creamy mixture evenly across the granola foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Finishing Touches: Scatter remaining granola crumbs over the cream layer, then delicately sprinkle reserved nonpareils for a vibrant, celebratory appearance.
- Freezing Process: Envelop the pan in plastic wrap and nestle in the freezer for 4-6 hours until thoroughly set and solidified.
- Serving Suggestion: Remove from freezer, slice into elegant portions, and serve while maintaining a perfect chilled state.
Notes
- Crumb Foundation Technique: Press granola mixture firmly and evenly to ensure a stable, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Cream Mixing Wisdom: Whip cream cheese thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Freezing Precision: Allow full 4-6 hour freezing time for optimal set, preventing a runny or soft consistency that could compromise the cake’s structure.
- Decorative Finish: Sprinkle nonpareils just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and prevent color bleeding into the cream mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg