Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that beautifully blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet and salty crunch of pretzels, all drizzled with luscious salted caramel. This no-bake treat is visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, making it perfect for celebrations or a delightful indulgence any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, then vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with salted caramel sauce and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For a sweeter twist, use chocolate-covered pretzels in the crust. - Consider adding chopped nuts or extra caramel drizzle on top for enhanced flavor.