Description
Salty-sweet caramel pretzel bark delights chocolate enthusiasts with its perfect blend of crunchy pretzels and rich, smooth caramel. Layers of indulgence melt together, creating a irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pretzels:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) pretzels
Caramel and Finishing Ingredients:
- 11 ounces (312 grams) caramels
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to ensure easy release and cleanup.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning. Continue until chocolate becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Pour approximately two-thirds of the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly into a thin, uniform layer using a spatula.
- Distribute pretzels across the chocolate surface, gently pressing them to ensure they adhere securely. Allow for a rustic, irregular arrangement.
- Combine caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 2 minutes, stirring midway, until the mixture becomes completely smooth and fluid.
- Carefully drizzle the caramel mixture evenly over the pretzel-covered chocolate layer.
- Use the remaining melted chocolate to create an artistic drizzle pattern across the caramel surface, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of flakey sea salt over the entire bark to elevate the taste profile.
- Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour or allow to set at room temperature for 2 hours until completely firm.
- Once set, use a sharp knife to cut the bark into irregular, bite-sized pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use a double boiler for more precise melting and to prevent chocolate from burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy finish every time.
- Break pretzels into smaller pieces for more even coverage and a better chocolate-to-pretzel ratio, creating a more balanced bite.
- Add a touch of butter to the caramel mixture for extra silkiness and prevent crystallization, resulting in a more luxurious drizzle.
- Swap regular chocolate for dairy-free chocolate and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream to make this treat vegan-friendly and inclusive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg