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strawberry pretzel cheesecake

A delightful combination of sweet strawberries, crunchy pretzel crust, and creamy cheesecake, perfect for a summer treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

crust

  • 2 cups finely crushed pretzels ~ 4 c whole pretzels
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 8 tbsp salted butter, melted sub with unsalted butter + 1/2 tsp salt

cheesecake filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste sub with vanilla extract
  • ⅓ - ½ cup strawberry sauce liquid optional, for topping
  • 1 c fresh strawberries, quartered

whipped cream and toppings

  • ¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup reserved crust

Instructions
 

  • Combine crushed pretzels, maple syrup, and melted butter to form the crust. Press into a pan and chill.
  • Cream together cream cheese, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in melted white chocolate.
  • Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread strawberry sauce over the crust, then pour the cheesecake filling on top. Garnish with quartered strawberries and reserved crust pieces.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality white chocolate and fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSodium: 200mg
Keyword strawberry
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