Description
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets a crunchy pretzel crust. This decadent dessert expertly balances sweet and salty, featuring a luscious layer of homemade salted caramel sauce that adds an irresistible touch. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy family dinners, this cheesecake is guaranteed to impress with its gorgeous presentation and mouthwatering taste. With just the right mix of textures—from the smooth filling to the crispy crust—every bite will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1¼ cups pretzels
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 24 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the salted caramel sauce: Cook sugar until melted and golden, then add butter, heavy cream, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and let cool.
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Crush pretzels in a food processor, combine with graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled caramel sauce.
- Bake: Pour filling over cooled crust in a water bath; bake for 60–70 minutes until set around edges.
- Cool & chill: Let cheesecake cool gradually, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve & garnish: Drizzle remaining caramel over the cheesecake and garnish with whole pretzels and flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. A water bath prevents cracks during baking. Chill overnight for best flavor development.