Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a delightful treat combining smooth milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and rich caramel drizzled with a touch of heavy cream. This easy no-bake recipe results in a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch, ideal for snacking or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
Pretzels
- 8 oz pretzels (half of 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 prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt chocolate: Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until fully melted and smooth.
- Spread first chocolate layer: Pour and spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly over the prepared parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Add pretzels: Arrange pretzels evenly on top of the melted chocolate and gently press them down to adhere.
- Melt caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramels with heavy cream and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle caramel: Evenly drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzels on the chocolate layer.
- Drizzle remaining chocolate: Using the remaining melted chocolate, drizzle it over the caramel and pretzel layer for an attractive finish.
- Chill and set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill until the bark is completely firm, about 30 to 60 minutes.
- Break into pieces: Once set, break the bark into desired-sized pieces for serving or gifting.
Notes
- Use high-quality milk chocolate for best flavor and smoothness.
- Microwave times may vary; always stir chocolate and caramel to avoid burning.
- For extra saltiness, sprinkle lightly with sea salt before chilling.
- You can substitute pretzels with other crunchy snacks like crushed cookies or nuts.
- Store bark in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 28 g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
