Description
Salted caramel pretzel bark combines sweet and salty flavors in a mouthwatering treat. Rich chocolate and caramel drizzle create an irresistible dessert you can easily prepare at home for quick indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (60 grams/2 oz)
Instructions
- Pretzel Arrangement: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, letting edges overhang. Create a uniform pretzel foundation covering the entire surface.
- Caramel Crafting: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and elevate temperature, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a rich, golden caramel with a thickened consistency.
- Caramel Coating: Drizzle the molten caramel across pretzels, using a spatula to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 350F. Bake the caramel-drenched pretzels until the mixture bubbles and caramelizes, approximately 5-7 minutes. Rest briefly after removal.
- Chocolate Layer: Sprinkle chocolate chips uniformly over the warm caramel. Allow chips to soften, then spread into a smooth, seamless chocolate layer using a spatula.
- Finishing Touch: While chocolate remains warm, delicately dust flaky sea salt across the surface. Cool at room temperature or expedite setting by refrigerating for 1-2 hours.
- Serving Preparation: Once fully solidified, break the bark into rustic, irregular pieces ready for enjoying.
Notes
- Precise Pretzel Placement: Arrange pretzels tightly without overlapping to create a solid, uniform base that supports even caramel and chocolate coverage.
- Caramel Consistency Control: Watch the caramel closely during boiling, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden-brown color without scorching.
- Chocolate Melting Magic: Let chocolate chips sit on warm caramel for 2-3 minutes before spreading, allowing them to melt naturally for a smoother, more even coating.
- Salt Sprinkling Strategy: Use high-quality flaky sea salt sparingly, sprinkling while chocolate is still warm to ensure the salt adheres and creates a beautiful flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg