Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls
These no-bake salted caramel pretzel cheesecake balls combine a creamy cheesecake center with a crunchy pretzel coating and a luscious salted caramel drizzle, perfect for quick, crowd-pleasing dessert bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups (50 g) mini pretzels, crushed
- ½ cup (120 ml) caramel sauce
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (3-4 minutes with an electric mixer). Add the heavy cream and mix for 30 seconds until fluffy.
- Crush the Pretzels: Place mini pretzels in a plastic zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until mostly small crumbs with some larger pieces. Pour into a shallow bowl or plate.
- Form the Balls: Scoop cheesecake mixture with a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Wet hands lightly if sticky. Roll each ball in crushed pretzels to coat evenly. Place on a baking sheet or plate.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the coated balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Drizzle with Salted Caramel: Drizzle caramel sauce over each ball using a spoon or piping bag. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top. Let caramel set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling. Chill hands before rolling balls to prevent sticking. Warm caramel slightly if too thick for drizzling. Do not skip chilling step for firm, neat bites. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free pretzels or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: salted caramel, pretzel, cheesecake balls, no-bake dessert, party bites, sweet and salty, easy dessert