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Deliciously Easy Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls Recipe

Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls

There’s something so comforting about the combination of sweet and salty. These delightful bites are quick to whip up and will leave you with memories that stick around long after the last bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Balls
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for coating
For Topping
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels additional for topping

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment-lined Baking Sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Fold in the crushed pretzels, caramel sauce, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Step 5: Once chilled, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
  6. Step 6: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 15 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  8. Step 8: Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
  9. Step 9: Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet and sprinkle with additional crushed pretzels.
  10. Step 10: Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
  11. Step 11: Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

These delightful treats can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to a month.