Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls
Delicious bite-sized treats that combine creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy pretzels, and rich caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Coating and Crunch
- 1 cup crushed salted pretzels For added flavor, use salted pretzels.
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup caramel sauce Plus more for drizzling.
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips, melted For drizzling over the balls.
- to taste flaky sea salt Optional, for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cheesecake mixture, rolling each portion into 1-inch balls, and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze the cheesecake balls for 30 to 45 minutes.
Coating
- In a shallow bowl, combine crushed pretzels and rolled oats.
- Once cheesecake balls are firm, dip each into the caramel sauce, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Roll each ball in the pretzel-oat mixture until completely coated.
- Return coated balls to the tray and chill for 10 minutes to set.
- Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the chilled cheesecake balls.
- If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can be frozen for longer storage; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.