Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake
Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake is a delectable dessert that brings together the creamy richness of cheesecake, the satisfying crunch of pretzels, and the sweet allure of homemade salted caramel. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for celebrations or simply indulging yourself. Each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla until combined. Pour over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set around edges.
- Let cool in the oven for an hour before transferring to room temperature. Then chill in the fridge.
- For the salted caramel sauce, heat brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan until thickened, about five minutes. Stir in sea salt.
- Once cooled, pour caramel sauce over cheesecake, garnish with crushed pretzels, slice, and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg