Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a delightful treat combining smooth milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and rich caramel drizzle, perfect for an easy no-bake dessert or snack that offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
Pretzels
- 8 oz pretzels (half of a 16 oz bag)
Caramel Drizzle
- 11 oz Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal of the bark after it sets.
- Melt chocolate: Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Spread chocolate: Spread two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly on the parchment paper lined baking sheet to form the base layer.
- Add pretzels: Arrange the pretzels evenly on top of the melted chocolate and gently press them down to adhere firmly.
- Melt caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramels with heavy cream and heat for 2 minutes, stirring well until smooth.
- Drizzle caramel: Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the pretzels to add a rich, sweet flavor.
- Finish with chocolate: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel and pretzels for decoration and extra chocolatey goodness.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the bark is fully set and firm, usually about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
- Use high-quality milk chocolate chips for best flavor and smooth texture.
- Press pretzels gently to avoid breaking but ensure they stick to the chocolate base.
- If caramel is too thick, add an extra teaspoon of heavy cream to help with melting and drizzling.
- For a saltier version, lightly sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top before chilling.
- Store the finished bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30 g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
