Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Crunch Cake, a dessert that’s perfect for holiday celebrations. This delightful cake combines the textures of crunchy granola and creamy filling, reminiscent of classic sugar cookies, but with an exciting twist. Enhanced by hints of almond and spiced rum, this colorful treat will steal the spotlight at any gathering. Not only is it visually appealing with a sprinkle of vibrant nonpareils, but it’s also easy to prepare ahead of time and store in the freezer. Whether served at parties or as a sweet gift, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 Nature Valley crunchy granola bars (Oats 'n Honey), crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz.) container extra creamy whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 tablespoon spiced rum or vanilla
- 1/3 cup Betty Crocker Decorating Decors nonpareils
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, mix the crushed granola bars, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press half into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Make the filling: Beat together cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, almond extract, and rum until smooth.
- Fold in nonpareils: Gently mix in most of the nonpareils while reserving some for decoration.
- Assemble: Spread the creamy mixture over the crust, top with remaining granola mixture and sprinkle with reserved nonpareils. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg