Description
This Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark combines rich semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and luscious caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. It’s an easy no-bake treat that sets quickly and offers an irresistible combination of textures and tastes ideal for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (one whole bag)
Pretzels
- 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 (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the bark does not stick and is easy to remove once set.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips by heating in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Spread Chocolate: Spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly over the parchment paper-lined baking sheet creating a base layer.
- Add Pretzels: Scatter the pretzels on top of the chocolate layer, gently pressing them into the chocolate to ensure they adhere.
- Melt Caramel: In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the Kraft caramel with heavy cream and microwave for 2 minutes until melted and smooth. Stir well to combine.
- Drizzle Caramel: Evenly drizzle the melted caramel mixture over the pretzels spread on the chocolate layer.
- Finish with Chocolate and Salt: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel and pretzels, then sprinkle flakey sea salt on top for flavor contrast.
- Set the Bark: Place the tray in the refrigerator to chill until the bark is set, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or leave at room temperature for approximately 2 hours if preferred.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, cut the bark into pieces and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- If you do not have room in the fridge, allow the bark to set at room temperature for about 2 hours.
- Use flakey sea salt rather than regular table salt for a better texture and flavor.
- Gentle pressing of pretzels ensures they stick without breaking them.
- Use heavy cream in the caramel for creaminess; alternatives like half-and-half may alter texture slightly.
- Store bark in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
