Description
This Caramel Apple Bark with Pretzels is a delicious sweet and salty treat combining melted semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy pretzel sticks, fresh green apple chunks, and rich caramel sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes, this easy no-bake dessert is perfect for snacking or sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups long pretzel sticks
- 2 green apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into chunks
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the bark.
- Melt Chocolate and Coconut Oil: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Create Chocolate Base: Pour half of the melted chocolate mixture evenly into the bottom of the lined dish, spreading it into a smooth, even layer with a spatula.
- Add Pretzels: While the chocolate is still soft, gently press the long pretzel sticks into the chocolate, arranging them in an even layer.
- Add Apples: Sprinkle the chopped green apple chunks evenly over the pretzels, ensuring good coverage.
- Drizzle Caramel: Evenly drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple and pretzel layer to add sweetness and moisture.
- Add Top Chocolate Layer: Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture over the caramel layer to cover and bind the ingredients.
- Garnish and Set: Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the entire surface for a sweet and salty contrast. Allow the bark to cool at room temperature until fully set, about 2-3 hours, or place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour for quicker setting.
- Break and Serve: Once set, break the bark into bite-sized pieces using a knife or your hands. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Notes
- For quicker setting, refrigerate the bark for about 1 hour instead of waiting at room temperature.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Use fresh, firm green apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and tartness contrast.
- Use a double boiler method for melting chocolate if you prefer avoiding microwave use.
- The bark is best consumed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
