Description
This Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake is a perfect blend of sweet and salty, with a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a rich salted caramel drizzle. It’s an indulgent dessert that’s simple to make and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For the topping:
- Additional salted caramel sauce
- Crushed pretzels for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling:
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the cheesecake:
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the pretzel crust. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, top with more salted caramel sauce and crushed pretzels for an extra crunch. Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 25 g