Description
These Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Bars combine a crunchy pretzel crust with a silky caramel-infused cheesecake filling, finished with a drizzle of rich caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt. The buttery crust holds the creamy, slightly sweet-and-salty filling that melts in your mouth, creating a perfect sweet-and-salty balance. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or an elegant dessert, each bar offers a delightful texture contrast and a burst of caramel flavor in every bite so tasty!
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9‑inch pan with parchment.
- Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter; press into pan to form crust.
- Bake crust 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy.
- Pour filling over crust, spread evenly, and refrigerate 4 hours or until set.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over chilled cheesecake and sprinkle sea salt before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- use homemade caramel sauce. Ensure the pretzel crust is fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting. Chill the bars overnight for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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