Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the crunchy, salty goodness of pretzels and the sweetness of salted caramel.
Ingredients
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- Homemade Salted Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- Pretzel Crust:
- 1¼ cups pretzels
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup homemade salted caramel sauce
- Topping:
- ¾ cup homemade salted caramel sauce (remaining)
- 12 whole pretzels, for garnish
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: Crush pretzels, mix with graham cracker crumbs and sugar, add melted butter, press into a springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sour cream and sugar, mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and salted caramel.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over cooled crust, place in a water bath, and bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set.
- Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: Melt sugar in a saucepan, add butter, stir in cream, and mix in salt.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour remaining caramel over cooled cheesecake, garnish with pretzels and flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Cool the cheesecake gradually in the oven to avoid sudden temperature changes.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Pretzel, Cheesecake, Dessert, Baking