Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Bark (Print View)

Indulgent chocolate bark layered with caramel drizzle, crunchy pretzels, and a hint of sea salt.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 10 ounces dark or milk chocolate, chopped
02 - 3.5 ounces small pretzels, roughly broken

→ Caramel Drizzle

03 - 0.5 cup soft caramels
04 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Optional Topping

05 - Sea salt flakes, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over a pot of simmering water or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread melted chocolate in an even layer and distribute broken pretzels evenly, pressing lightly into the surface.
03 - Melt soft caramels with heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until silky. Drizzle the warm caramel evenly over the chocolate and pretzels.
04 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until fully set. Break into serving pieces and sprinkle sea salt flakes if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in about 30 minutes with almost no cooking required
  • Only five ingredients and all easily found at the grocery store
  • Great for feeding a crowd or stashing in your snack drawer for a quick chocolate fix
  • Mix of creamy chocolate buttery caramel and salty pretzels for maximum snacking
02 -
  • Keeps well in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature
  • Easy to customize with your favorite chocolate or extra toppings
  • Great for gifting wrap in cellophane or a cookie tin
03 -
  • Always melt the chocolate slowly so it remains smooth and shiny If you overheat it you might get a dull finish or even a bit of graininess
  • Let the caramel cool for a minute before drizzling so it does not melt the chocolate underneath too much
  • Breaking the bark by hand instead of cutting with a knife keeps the layers and textures naturally rustic
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