Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. With a crunchy pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious salted caramel drizzle, these bars are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. Ideal for parties or cozy nights in, they will leave everyone craving more after just one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and smooth it out evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving and garnish with sea salt flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg