Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful dessert:
- 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
If mascarpone cheese isn’t readily available, cream cheese can be a good substitute, although it will add a slightly tangier flavor. You can also swap out the pecans for walnuts if you prefer. The key is to use what you have and make it yours, just like my grandmother taught me.
Instructions
Let’s dive into the steps to create this scrumptious dessert:
- Start by mixing the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. This will be your delightful cream layer.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the graham cracker crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the mascarpone layer, then sprinkle half of the chopped pecans and chocolate chips on top.
- Repeat the layers: add the remaining mascarpone mixture, followed by the caramel sauce, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt to enhance all the sweet flavors.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
This no-bake approach makes it easy to whip up, and it’s a great way to involve the kids in the kitchen, reminiscent of how I would help my abuela stir her pots and pans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International