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Sweet & Salty Pretzel Cheesecake Delight

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Ingredients:

For the Pretzel Crust:

  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

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  • 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions/Directions:

Prepare the Pretzel Crust:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until fully blended.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
  4. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until creamy.

Assemble the Cheesecake:

  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
  3. Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and cool the cheesecake inside for an hour.

Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until amber-colored.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in butter, followed by heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add sea salt and let the sauce cool.

Chill and Serve:

  1. Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the cheesecake before serving. Garnish with additional sea salt if desired.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 5 hours (includes chilling time)
Servings: 10-12

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#CheesecakeLovers #PretzelCrust #SaltedCaramel #DessertGoals #BakingRecipes #SweetAndSaltyTreat

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