Description
Salted-Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Bars bring together the creamy richness of cheesecake and the satisfying crunch of pretzels, all drizzled with a decadent salted caramel sauce. This delightful dessert is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, promising to satisfy your cravings for something both sweet and savory. With layers of flavor and textures, these bars are sure to impress everyone at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool completely at room temperature.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg