Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars: Indulgent Treats You’ll Love
Indulge in these irresistible salted caramel pretzel cheesecake bars that combine sweet and salty flavors for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the salted caramel sauce.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pretzel crust.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra salty kick, sprinkle some additional crushed pretzels on top before serving.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Irresistible Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Bars