Description
This salted caramel pretzel bark is a delightful combination of crunchy pretzels, smooth semi-sweet chocolate, and rich caramel, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Easy to make and perfect for snacking or gift-giving, this sweet and salty treat offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (one whole bag)
Pretzel Layer
- 8 oz pretzels (half of a 16-oz bag)
Caramel Drizzle
- 11 oz Kraft caramel (one whole bag)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Topping
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, then melt them in 30-second increments, stirring between each session until fully melted and smooth.
- Spread chocolate and add pretzels: Spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly over the parchment paper on the baking sheet. Scatter the pretzels over the chocolate, pressing them gently so they stick but not worrying about perfect placement.
- Melt caramel with cream: In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the Kraft caramel with the heavy cream by microwaving for 2 minutes until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle caramel: Evenly drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzels, covering them generously with the sweet layer.
- Add remaining chocolate and salt: Drizzle the leftover melted chocolate over the caramel and pretzels to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top to enhance the salty-sweet contrast.
- Chill and set: Place the baking sheet in the fridge and chill until the bark is fully set and firm. Alternatively, you can let it set at room temperature for about 2 hours if fridge space is limited.
- Cut and serve: Once set, cut the bark into pieces of your preferred size and enjoy this crunchy, sweet, and salty treat.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of the bark.
- Be careful not to overheat chocolate or caramel to avoid burning.
- Flaky sea salt enhances the flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- You can swap pretzels for nuts or other crunchy snacks for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 28g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
