Description

This Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a delightful combination of rich semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy pretzels, smooth caramel, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for a sweet and salty treat, this no-bake dessert is easy to make and ideal for sharing at parties or as a homemade gift.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Layer

12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (one whole bag)

Pretzels

8 oz pretzels (half of a 16-oz bag)

Caramel Sauce

11 oz Kraft caramel (one whole bag)
2 tbsp heavy cream

Garnish

Sea salt for sprinkling

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Instructions

Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the bark doesn’t stick after setting.
Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips by microwaving in 30-second increments. Stir between each increment until smooth and fully melted.
Spread Chocolate: Spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly over the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Add Pretzels: Evenly distribute the pretzels over the chocolate layer. Gently press them into the chocolate to ensure they stick but don’t worry about perfect placement.
Melt Caramel Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Kraft caramel and heavy cream together by microwaving for about 2 minutes until smooth, stirring halfway through.
Drizzle Caramel: Evenly drizzle the warm caramel mixture over the pretzels on top of the chocolate layer.
Drizzle Remaining Chocolate: Drizzle the leftover melted chocolate over the caramel and pretzels to create a marbled effect.
Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the top to enhance the sweet and salty flavor combination.
Set the Bark: Chill the bark in the fridge until fully set, typically about 1 hour, or alternatively let it set at room temperature for approximately 2 hours if refrigerated space is limited.
Serve: Once set, cut the bark into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

For best flavor, use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips and Kraft caramel for smooth consistency.
You can substitute pretzels with other crunchy salty snacks if preferred.
Adjust the amount of sea salt sprinkled on top to your taste preference.
This recipe is perfect for gifting when wrapped in decorative bags or tins.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator to keep the bark crisp.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 7mg