Description
If you’re craving a no-bake dessert that delivers creamy, crunchy, salty, and sweet in every bite, these Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls are exactly what you need. A rich cream cheese center is coated in buttery crushed pretzels, then finished with silky white chocolate and salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for parties, holiday trays, easy dessert ideas, or quick sweet snacks.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
1/4 cup white chocolate, melted
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat again until light and fluffy.
3. Scoop mixture into small portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30–45 minutes.
4. Mix crushed pretzels with melted butter in a shallow bowl.
5. Roll each chilled cheesecake ball in the pretzel mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.
6. Drizzle melted white chocolate over each ball.
7. Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top.
8. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until set before serving.
Notes
Chill the filling before rolling to make shaping easier.
Crush pretzels finely for better coating and texture.
Serve slightly chilled for best flavor and structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, cheesecake balls, salted caramel dessert, easy party food, sweet snack ideas