Description
Indulgent caramel chocolate crunch bars bring together rich chocolate, smooth caramel, and crispy layers for a delightful dessert experience. Sweet meets salty in this irresistible treat that will satisfy serious chocolate cravings with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F (175°C) and coating an 8×8-inch baking dish with a light lubricating layer.
- Pulverize graham crackers and combine with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form the foundational crust.
- Firmly press the cracker-butter blend into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even, compact base.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, allowing the crust to develop a golden, crisp texture.
- Remove the crust and permit it to cool completely, which will help stabilize the base for subsequent layers.
- Generously drizzle caramel sauce across the cooled crust, using a spatula to distribute the sweet syrup uniformly.
- In a separate saucepan, gently warm heavy cream until it reaches a soft simmer, creating a perfect environment for chocolate integration.
- Withdraw the cream from heat and introduce semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring meticulously until a silky, uniform chocolate ganache emerges.
- Cascade the molten chocolate mixture over the caramel layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Artfully scatter chopped dark chocolate fragments across the surface, adding textural complexity and visual appeal.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to the refrigerator, allowing it to set and solidify for 1-2 hours.
- Once chilled and firm, slice into elegant squares and serve.
Notes
- Customize the graham cracker base by using gluten-free crackers or crushed nuts for a different texture and dietary needs.
- For a richer caramel flavor, use homemade caramel sauce or choose a high-quality store-bought version with deep, complex notes.
- Experiment with chocolate varieties like milk, white, or a mix of dark and semi-sweet to create unique flavor profiles that suit your taste preferences.
- To prevent the chocolate from cracking when cutting, let the bars sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing for clean, smooth edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg