Description
This Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a delightful combination of sweet milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and rich salted caramel. Easy to prepare, this treat combines layers of melted milk chocolate, pretzels, and a drizzled caramel topping that sets into a perfect snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
- 8 oz pretzels (half of a 16 oz bag)
- 11 oz Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave by heating them in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and fully melted.
- Spread Chocolate Base: Spread two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly over the parchment-lined baking sheet to form the base layer.
- Add Pretzels: Arrange the pretzels evenly on top of the melted chocolate, gently pressing them to embed in the chocolate layer.
- Melt Caramel Mixture: In the microwave, melt the unwrapped caramels together with the heavy cream for 2 minutes, stirring until smooth, then drizzle evenly over the pretzels.
- Drizzle Remaining Chocolate: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel layer to create a marbled effect.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bark until the chocolate and caramel set firmly, about 1 hour, then break into pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use good quality milk chocolate for a richer flavor.
- If the caramel is too thick, add an extra teaspoon of heavy cream to improve drizzling consistency.
- You can substitute pretzels with other crunchy snacks like crushed nuts or toffee bits for variation.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Microwave melting times may vary, so watch carefully to avoid burning the chocolate or caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 28 g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
