Step 1

Place cream cheese in a large bowl and use a hand-held mixer to beat it until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 2

Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt and beat until thick and fluffy.

Step 3

Line an 8-inch square baking dish with plastic wrap. Arrange 16 Ritz crackers on the bottom.

Step 4

Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture on top of the crackers and then drizzle 1/4 cup of caramel sauce on top.

Step 5

Repeat with another layer of crackers, then cream cheese mixture and 1/4 cup caramel sauce.

Step 6

Repeat one more time.

Step 7

Place one last layer of crackers on top. Spread Cool Whip on top of crackers.

Step 8

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 9

Serve drizzled with caramel sauce.