Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake. This decadent creation beautifully marries rich, creamy cheesecake with a crunchy pretzel crust and a luscious homemade salted caramel sauce. Each bite provides a delightful contrast of sweet and salty flavors, making it perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to an indulgent treat just for you. The impressive presentation, topped with whole pretzels and flaky sea salt, ensures it will be the star of your dessert table, leaving family and friends craving more.

Ingredients

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1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
24 ounces cream cheese
1¼ cups granulated sugar (for filling)
1¼ cups pretzels
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Flaky sea salt (for garnish)

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Instructions

Begin by preparing the salted caramel sauce: Heat sugar in a saucepan until melted and golden. Stir in butter, then add heavy cream and sea salt.
For the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Crush pretzels and mix with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
For the cheesecake filling: Beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sour cream and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and cooled salted caramel.
Pour filling over cooled crust, bake in a water bath for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
Cool gradually in the oven before chilling in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
To serve: Drizzle remaining salted caramel on top and garnish with whole pretzels and sea salt.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 75mg