Description
These salted caramel pretzel cheesecake balls are the ultimate no bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy pretzels, and rich caramel flavor. Perfect for parties, holidays, and easy entertaining, this sweet and salty cheesecake bite recipe is simple to make and incredibly addictive.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup melted chocolate optional
Instructions
1. Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract then mix until fully combined.
3. Gently fold in the caramel sauce to create a rich filling.
4. Scoop small portions and roll into bite sized balls.
5. Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate until firm.
6. Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter until coated.
7. Roll each chilled ball in the pretzel mixture until fully covered.
8. Dip in melted chocolate if desired and place back on tray.
9. Chill again for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture.
Chilling the balls before coating helps them hold their shape better.
You can drizzle extra caramel on top before serving for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg