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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting and assembly)
  • Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time (1-2 hours)
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A delightful and easy-to-make sweet and salty treat, Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark combines rich semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and smooth caramel, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for snacking or gifting, this no-bake recipe comes together quickly with minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

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

Pretzel Layer

  • 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 (flaky preferred)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure easy removal of the bark once set.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them in 30-second increments, stirring between each session until fully smooth and melted.
  3. Spread Chocolate Base: Pour about two-thirds of the melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Quickly place the pretzels over the melted chocolate, pressing them gently to adhere, without worrying about perfect placement.
  4. Melt Caramel: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the Kraft caramel and heavy cream. Microwave for 2 minutes until the caramel is melted and smooth, stirring halfway if needed.
  5. Drizzle Caramel: Evenly drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzel layer on the chocolate base, covering as much as possible for a decadent flavor.
  6. Top with Remaining Chocolate and Salt: Drizzle the leftover melted chocolate on top of the caramel and pretzels. Finally, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the entire bark to enhance the salty-sweet contrast.
  7. Set the Bark: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill until the bark has completely set, about 1-2 hours. Alternatively, allow it to set at room temperature for about 2 hours if fridge space is limited.
  8. Cut and Serve: Once fully hardened, remove from the fridge or room temperature setting, peel off the parchment paper, and cut the bark into 24 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate according to preference.
  • Using flaky sea salt enhances texture and flavor; regular salt can be used but in smaller amounts.
  • Pressing pretzels gently onto the chocolate helps them stick but avoids breaking their shape.
  • Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/salted-caramel-pretzel-bark-recipe/