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Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls

Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls You Can’t Resist

These Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls combine creamy cheesecake with salty pretzels and a luscious caramel drizzle, perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract for variation
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade is best
For the Coating
  • 3/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Or crushed vanilla wafers
  • 3/4 cup Crushed Pretzels Unsalted for better salt control
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil for dairy-free option
For the Finish
  • 1 cup White or Milk Chocolate For drizzling or dipping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt For sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
  3. Fold in 1/2 cup of caramel sauce, 3/4 cup of graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup of crushed pretzels, and 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 45 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
  6. Roll each cheesecake ball in the remaining crushed pretzels until well-coated.
  7. Melt 1 cup of white or milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  8. Drizzle or dip each cheesecake ball in the melted chocolate, then drizzle more caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Place back in the fridge for a quick chill before serving.
  10. Serve and enjoy your Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cheesecake balls are best enjoyed chilled and can be made ahead of time to allow flavors to meld beautifully.

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