Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls
A delightful treat combining sweet and salty flavors, with creamy cheesecake wrapped in crunchy pretzels and drizzled with rich caramel.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
Optional Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional, for coating
- to taste pieces extra pretzels for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salted caramel sauce until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed pretzels until they are evenly coated with the cheesecake mixture.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of the mixture and roll them into smooth balls.
- Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Coating
- If using, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave in bursts of 30 seconds, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate and return them to the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and top with extra pretzels if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, mix in a pinch of sea salt. Customize by adding nuts or sprinkles. Serve on themed plates to enhance the experience.