Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Recipe
This Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark combines rich milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and gooey caramel for a perfect sweet and salty treat. Easy to prepare, this delectable bark is ideal for snacking, gifting, or an indulgent dessert.
- Author: Joe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Bake, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Chocolate Base
- 12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips (1 bag)
Pretzels
- 8 oz Pretzels (half of a 16 oz bag)
Caramel Topping
- 11 oz Kraft Caramels, unwrapped (1 bag)
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper 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 between each until smooth and completely melted.
- Spread Chocolate: Spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet to form the base layer.
- Add Pretzels: Evenly distribute the pretzels over the chocolate, gently pressing them down so they adhere well without breaking.
- Melt Caramels: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramels with the heavy cream and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle Caramel: Pour the melted caramel evenly over the layer of pretzels, covering as much surface as possible.
- Drizzle Remaining Chocolate: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel layer to add a decorative touch and extra chocolate flavor.
- Chill and Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill until the bark is firm and set, approximately 1 hour.
- Break into Pieces: Once set, remove from the fridge and break the bark into irregular pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality milk chocolate chips for best taste and texture.
- Ensure the caramels are fully melted and smooth to get an even drizzle.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before chilling.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for longer freshness.
- Can be customized with different types of pretzels or chocolate varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salted caramel, pretzel bark, chocolate bark, easy dessert, no bake, salty sweet snack