Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Recipe
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark is a delightful no-bake candy treat combining creamy milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and rich salted caramel drizzles. Perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet snack, this easy-to-make bark offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Author: Dana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: About 20 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips (1 bag)
Pretzels
- 8 oz Pretzels (half of a 16 oz bag)
Caramel Drizzle
- 11 oz Kraft Caramels, unwrapped (1 bag)
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the bark doesn’t stick and for easy removal after chilling.
- Melt chocolate: Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each session until smooth and fully melted.
- Spread chocolate base: Pour and spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly over the parchment paper-lined pan, creating the base layer.
- Add pretzels: Arrange the pretzels in a single even layer on top of the melted chocolate. Press them gently into the chocolate to adhere well.
- Melt caramel with cream: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramels and heavy cream. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle caramel: Evenly drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzels to infuse sweet, salty richness throughout.
- Drizzle remaining chocolate: Using the leftover melted chocolate, drizzle it over the caramel and pretzels to create a marbled, attractive topping.
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill until the bark is firm and set, about 1 to 2 hours, before breaking into pieces and serving.
Notes
- Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For softer caramel drizzle, add a little more heavy cream while melting.
- You can swap milk chocolate with dark or white chocolate based on preference.
- Make sure pretzels are completely dry to avoid sogginess in the bark.
- Breaking the bark into uneven, rustic pieces adds to the charm and makes serving easier.
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