Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Cups are a decadent treat that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the creamy sweetness of cheesecake. These individual dessert cups feature a buttery pretzel crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and a mouthwatering drizzle of salted caramel. Perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence after a long day, these cheesecake cups will leave your guests begging for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press about one tablespoon of the mixture into each liner to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the pretzel crusts, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt flakes on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg