Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls
Delightful bite-sized treats combining the flavors of creamy cheesecake, salty pretzels, and rich caramel, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed salted pretzels
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Freeze the balls for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Mix together the crushed pretzels and rolled oats in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each chilled ball in caramel sauce.
- Roll each caramel-covered ball in the pretzel-oat mixture.
- Return the coated balls to the tray and chill for another 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Chill until set before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for future cravings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg