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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 11 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This salted caramel pretzel bark is a deliciously sweet and salty treat that combines rich semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and smooth caramel, all topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for snacking or gifting, this no-bake recipe comes together quickly and provides a wonderful texture contrast and flavor balance.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Layer

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

Pretzels

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure easy removal of the bark later.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Spread Chocolate: Spread about two-thirds of the melted chocolate evenly onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet to form the chocolate base.
  4. Add Pretzels: Scatter the pretzels over the melted chocolate, pressing them gently so they adhere well but without worrying about perfect placement.
  5. Melt Caramel: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the Kraft caramel with the heavy cream by microwaving for 2 minutes, stirring to combine smoothly.
  6. Drizzle Caramel: Evenly drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzels on top of the chocolate layer.
  7. Decorate Bark: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the caramel layer to create a marbled effect and then sprinkle flaky sea salt generously over the entire bark.
  8. Chill and Set: Place the baking sheet in the fridge and chill until the bark is fully set, about 1–2 hours. Alternatively, let it set at room temperature for about 2 hours if the fridge space is limited.
  9. Cut and Serve: Once set, break or cut the bark into 24 pieces and serve.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use flakey sea salt rather than fine table salt.
  • You can substitute other chocolates like milk or dark chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
  • Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • If you prefer a thicker bark, use a smaller baking sheet to spread the chocolate.
  • The caramel can be replaced with homemade caramel sauce if desired.

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