Description
Crunch cake brings delightful textures and nostalgic flavors from classic Southern kitchens. Layers of buttery cake and crispy streusel combine with rich cream filling, creating an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 8-ounce (226 grams) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 16 Nature Valley™ crunchy granola bars Oats ‘n Honey, crushed
- 1 14-ounce (397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 8-ounce (226 grams) container extra creamy whipped topping
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- ⅔ cup (133 grams) sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 tablespoon spiced rum or vanilla
Decoration Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors nonpareils (red, white, and green)
- Nonstick baking spray
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by pulverizing granola bars and blending them with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the crumbly mixture into a lightly greased 9×9-inch baking pan, firmly pressing half the contents to create a sturdy foundation.
- In a separate mixing vessel, whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, almond extract, and rum or vanilla.
- Gently integrate colorful nonpareils into the creamy concoction, setting aside a small portion for final embellishment.
- Carefully distribute the luscious cream mixture across the prepared granola crust, ensuring an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining granola crumbs over the cream surface, then delicately dust with reserved nonpareils for a playful, festive touch.
- Encase the pan securely with plastic wrap, then transfer to the freezer for a patient 4-6 hour transformation.
- Once fully set, extract from the freezer, slice into elegant portions, and serve while perfectly chilled.
Notes
- Prepare ahead by ensuring cream cheese is softened and ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Granola bars create a delightful, crunchy base that adds texture and flavor to this no-bake dessert.
- Use high-quality whipped topping for a lighter, more airy filling that complements the rich cream cheese.
- Nonpareils add a festive, colorful touch and provide a delicate crunch to the dessert.
- Freezing is crucial for setting the cake and developing a perfect, sliceable consistency.
- Serve directly from the freezer for the best taste and texture, keeping it chilled until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg