Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls: Sweet, Salty, and Dangerously Addictive
Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls are sweet, salty, and dangerously addictive treats with a creamy cheesecake center coated in pretzels and drizzled with white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed salted pretzels
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Scoop into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Mix crushed pretzels and oats in a shallow bowl.
- Dip each chilled ball in caramel sauce.
- Roll in pretzel-oat mixture to coat.
- Return to tray and chill for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and chill until set.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce.