Best 10 Cracker Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of cracker desserts, where sweet and savory flavors converge to create unique and tantalizing treats. From classic favorites to innovative twists, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Embark on a culinary journey that transforms humble crackers into extraordinary desserts. Discover the timeless charm of the classic Ritz Cracker Pie, featuring a creamy filling nestled within a buttery cracker crust. Experience the delightful combination of tangy and sweet in the Key Lime Cracker Pie, where graham crackers meet a luscious key lime filling. For a fun twist, try the Cracker Toffee Bars, where buttery crackers are topped with a rich toffee filling and chocolate ganache, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. Unleash your creativity with the No-Bake Cracker Cheesecake Bites, where graham crackers form the base for a creamy, luscious cheesecake filling, topped with fresh berries for a vibrant finish. Embark on a sweet and salty adventure with the Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Bars, where peanut butter and chocolate chips join forces to create a delectable treat. Explore the possibilities of the Ritz Cracker Chocolate Mousse, where a light and airy mousse is paired with a crispy cracker crust, resulting in a dessert that is both elegant and satisfying.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRAHAM CRACKER BANANA CREAM DESSERT



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"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey. "When cleaning up the dishes, there's never a crumb left to scrape off."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (20 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional
2 (1.55 ounces each) milk chocolate candy bar, broken into squares
Maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour over crust; top with bananas and pineapple. Spread with whipped topping (dish will be full). Sprinkle with pecans if desired., Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Garnish with candy bar pieces and cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRAHAM CRACKER BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



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My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors of a true banana split. -Ann Jansen, Depere, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 whole crackers)
5 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted
1 can (12 ounces) cold reduced-fat evaporated milk
3/4 cup cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas,sliced
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
5 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, whisk the evaporated milk, fat-free milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). , Spread pudding evenly over crust. Layer with bananas, pineapple and whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Top with cherries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RITZ CRACKER COCONUT PUDDING DESSERT



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Make and share this Ritz Cracker Coconut Pudding Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Gelatin

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (3 ounce) boxes coconut cream pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 gallon vanilla ice cream
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
50 Ritz crackers
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Soften ice cream and mix together with pudding mix and milk.
  • Melt butter.
  • Mix with crushed Ritz crackers and press into a 9x11" pan as a crust(just on bottom).
  • Pour pudding mixture on top of crust.
  • Spread cool whip on top of that.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.9, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 527.3, Carbohydrate 82.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 68.4, Protein 9.5

GRAHAM CRACKER BANANA DESSERT



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Oh my!! I didn't have Nilla wafers so I used cinnamon graham crackers and it went over very well. You will need to break the crackers to make them fit around the edges. "My photo." Enjoy!!

Provided by Jill Cooks

Categories     Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 small boxes banana cream pudding mix
3 cups milk
8 oz. tub cool whip
1 box cinnamon or regular graham crackers
6 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together pudding mix and milk, whisk for 2 minutes to combine well and thicken. Mix in Cool whip and sliced bananas.
  • 2. Layer crackers and pudding/banana mixture twice in a 9x13 pan, ending with crackers.
  • 3. Refrigerate overnight.

RITZ CRACKER ICE CREAM DESSERT



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Make and share this Ritz Cracker Ice Cream Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 3h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

60 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 (4 ounce) packages French vanilla instant pudding
2 cups milk
1/2 gallon French vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (8 ounce) container whipped cream
10 Ritz crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Combine 60 crackers, butter and walnuts in bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Pat into nonstick 9"x13" pan.
  • Beat pudding mixes in milk in mixer bowl until thick.
  • Add ice cream.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Spread whipped cream over all.
  • Sprinkle with 10 crushed crackers.
  • Chill until set.

BANANA CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKER DESSERT



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Make and share this Banana Chocolate Graham Cracker Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stylish_nicepants

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 chocolate graham crackers
2 tablespoons fat-free cool whip
1/2 banana
cinnamon or honey

Steps:

  • spread each of the graham crackers with the coolwhip (about a Tbs per cracker).
  • place slices of banana on top.
  • sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle with honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.6

GRAHAM CRACKER JELL-O DESSERT



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This is in request to 1970's jell-o recipes. My mother used to make this, and we just loved it with black cherry jell-o -- still do! (Prep time does not include chilling time.)

Provided by MustangMom

Categories     Gelatin

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

graham cracker
1 (3 ounce) package jell-o gelatin (any flavor)
1 pint sour cream
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare Jell-O as directed.
  • Let Jell-O partially set, just enough to be able to spread.
  • Cover bottom of 8 inch square dish with whole graham crackers.
  • Mix sugar and sour cream until blended.
  • Put half of sour cream mixture over graham crackers.
  • Next spread partially set Jell-O over sour cream mixture.
  • Place in refrigerator and let set until firm.
  • Spread rest of sour cream mixture on top of Jell-O.
  • Crush graham crackers and sprinkle on top.
  • Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 102.1, Carbohydrate 42.4, Sugar 37.6, Protein 21.6

CREAMY BANANA DESSERT WITH CRACKER CRUST



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I made this dessert for the holiday and it was delicious..everyone wanted the recipe...I didn't have graham crackers and didn't want to go to the store so I used buttery cracker crumbs. The crackers gave the dessert a wonderful salty /sweet taste..I think you will like this too...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

60 buttery crackers, crushed plus 8 whole round crackers
1/2 c melted butter
1 c chocolate chips
2 Tbsp butter
2 large ripe bananas (ready to eat not hard)
2 pkg 3 oz. size each, banana cream instant pudding
1 1/2 c cold milk
8 oz container thawed whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Crush crackers in plastic bag using a rolling pin. Mix melted butter with the crumbs. Press onto bottom and up sides of an 8 or 9-inch dish or pie pan. Chill until firm.
  • 2. Microwave the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of butter in 30 second interval, stirring until melted after each 30 seconds. (Brush the tops of 8 whole crackers with some of the chocolate mixture then set them in the fridge to chill, this step is optional.) Carefully brush or spread chocolate mixture over bottom and sides of crust. Chill to set for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Arrange 1/2 the banana slices on bottom and side of the chocolate-coated crust. Pour the milk and both pudding mixes in a medium bowl. Whisk together until well blended. Gently fold in 1/2 the whipped topping and spoon into the the crust.
  • 4. Top with remaining banana slices; and spread with remaining topping. Chill for 4 hours or more until set.
  • 5. Remove from fridge for a few minutes before serving...it will be easier to cut. Just before servings garnish with the chocolate covered crackers, if desired.

RITZ CRACKER DESSERT



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I originally got this recipe from a co-worker over 30 years ago. It is a family favorite and I hope your family enjoys it as well.

Provided by Karen Rude-Evans

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c ritz cracker crumbs
10 Tbsp butter, melted
4 egg whites
1 c sugar
1 large can (or 2 small cans) pie filling
1 9-ounce whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Combine Ritz Cracker crumbs and melted butter. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Spread the rest into the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • 2. Beat egg whites; gradually add sugar to make a stiff meringue. Spread over Ritz Cracker crumbs and bake at 320 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. Note: If meringue is uneven when cool, you can press it down with a spatula.
  • 3. Spread pie filling over meringue. Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with reserved crumbs on top. Refrigerate until served. This also freezes well.
  • 4. Note: My favorite pie filling for this recipe is blueberry, but any fruit filling will work for this recipe. Enjoy!

DATE NUT CRACKER DESSERT



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Notes Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California, "This chewy treat has a refreshing lemon topping. It's always a hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until thickened. Combine baking powder and remaining sugar; beat into egg mixture. Add crumbs, dates, nuts, orange zest and vanilla; stir well. Pour into a well-greased 10-in. pie plate or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Combine topping ingredients; let stand at room temperature until pie has cooled for 30 minutes (topping will thicken). Spread over pie. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crackers: Stale crackers will not hold up well in the dessert and will make the texture less enjoyable.
  • Choose a variety of crackers: Using a variety of crackers will add different flavors and textures to the dessert. For example, you could use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and chocolate wafers.
  • Be creative with your toppings: There are many different toppings that you can use to decorate your cracker dessert. Some popular options include whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, and chocolate chips.
  • Chill the dessert before serving: Chilling the dessert will help to set the flavors and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Cracker desserts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can create a cracker dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give one of these cracker dessert recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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