1. Prepare the crust: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until everything is well-coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
2. Press the crust: Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
3. Make the cream cheese layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream (plus 2 tbsp) until soft peaks form.
5. Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream. Once combined, spread this mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust in the baking dish.
6. Prepare the butterscotch layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant butterscotch pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Once thickened, fold in the butterscotch chips.
7. Assemble the dessert: Spread the butterscotch pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. Use a spatula to smooth it out.
8. Top with Cool Whip: Spread the thawed Cool Whip evenly over the butterscotch layer.
9. Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the layers set and the flavors meld together.
10. Serve and garnish: Before serving, sprinkle extra butterscotch chips on top and drizzle with caramel sauce for an added touch of sweetness.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this irresistible dessert chilled. It’s perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat! The creamy layers combined with the crunchy crust and sweet butterscotch topping are sure to impress everyone.

Tips:

• If you prefer a thicker crust, add a bit more melted butter to the graham cracker mixture and press it more firmly into the pan.
• For a stronger butterscotch flavor, increase the amount of butterscotch chips in the pudding layer.
• Make this dessert ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight for the best results. It allows the layers to set and makes for easier serving.

Variations:

• For a chocolate twist, you can add a layer of melted chocolate chips on top of the cream cheese layer before adding the butterscotch pudding.
• If you want to reduce the sweetness, you can use a sugar-free version of the butterscotch pudding mix and Cool Whip.
• Feel free to use graham crackers or even shortbread cookies for the crust to change the flavor profile.

Conclusion:

Butterscotch Delight is the ultimate dessert for those who love creamy, sweet treats with a rich, buttery flavor. The combination of cinnamon graham cracker crust, cream cheese, butterscotch pudding, and Cool Whip is nothing short of heavenly. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or just craving something delicious, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in the most irresistible way!