In the hectic pace of city life, something sweet is always needed to lift our mood. If this sweetness is also paired with a hint of saltiness, it’s more than a simple snack; it’s a unique culinary experience. Next, I’m going to introduce you to an irresistible sweet and salty treat – caramel pretzel sticks.
Ingredients:
- Caramelised Pretzel Bars: 200g
- Unsalted butter: 100g
- Light cream: 50g
- Sugar: 150g
- Sea salt.
- Milk chocolate chips: 100g
- Milk chocolate chips: 100g Nut pieces (walnuts, almonds, etc.): to taste
Preparation steps:
1. Preparation
- Firstly, arrange the pretzels on a baking tray lined with baking paper, making sure that the pretzels are tightly packed with no gaps.
- Preheat the oven to 175°F.
2. Making the caramel
- In a saucepan, combine the butter and light cream and heat over medium-low heat until the butter is completely melted.
- Add the sugar, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely melted into a golden brown liquid caramel.
- Remove from heat carefully to avoid splattering the hot caramel on your skin.
3. Combine ingredients
- Drizzle the finished caramel evenly over the pretzels.
- Sprinkle with a layer of sea salt to add a salty flavour.
- Bake the baking tray in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes to allow the caramel to penetrate the biscuits better.
4. Add chocolate layer
- Remove the baking tray and sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer.
- Cover with tin foil and use the residual heat to melt the chocolate.
- Use a spatula to gently smooth the chocolate layer so that it covers the entire biscuit surface.
5. Creating layers
- Finally, sprinkle on some nut pieces to add more texture and layers to the biscuit bars.
- Set the baking tray aside to cool, or chill in the fridge until the chocolate has set, then cut into pieces and enjoy.
Taste and Share
When you take a bite of this Caramel Pretzel Bars, you will be greeted by the sweetness of the caramel, then the richness of the chocolate, and finally the crunch and aroma of the crunchy biscuits and nuts, while the little bit of sea salt neutralises the sweetness perfectly, giving the whole taste layers and layers of texture. How can you resist such a delicious flavour?
Tips
- Choose good quality pretzels and high quality chocolate In this fast-paced era, we are always on the lookout for treats that can instantly excite the taste buds and bring pleasure. If you are a food lover with a strict pursuit of flavour, then this sweet and salty, to-die-for Caramel Pretzel Bars will definitely satisfy your taste buds.
When the sweetness of caramel meets the subtle saltiness of pretzels, combined with the richness of chocolate and the crunch of nuts, this biscuit bar seems to tell us that deliciousness doesn’t only come in one form, it can be complex, multi-layered and unexpected.
Whether it’s a small gathering with three or five friends or an afternoon at the office, a homemade biscuit bar like this can be a comfort to your mood. It is not only a kind of food, but also a kind of life attitude, a kind of pursuit and yearning for sweet life.
Now, let’s make this delicious bar together!
Ingredients preparation:
- Salt and pepper crackers, 200g
- High-quality unsalted butter, 100g
- Whipping cream, 50ml
- Sugar, 150g.
- Coarse sea salt, to taste.
- Milk chocolate chips, 100g
- Mixed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.), 50 g.
Steps in making:
1. Pretzel Base
Firstly, spread the pretzels evenly in a baking tray lined with baking paper, making sure that there are not too many gaps between the pretzels so that they form an even layer when the caramel is poured in.
2. Caramelising
Place the butter and whipping cream in a saucepan and heat over low heat until the butter melts. Then, add the granulated sugar and stir constantly until the sugar breaks down and takes on a light golden colour. Careful handling is required during this process to avoid sugar scorching.
3. Combine biscuits and caramel
Pour the melted caramel evenly over the biscuits and sprinkle with a layer of sea salt to add layers of flavour.
4. Chocolate Layer
Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer, then place the baking tray in an oven that has been preheated to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for about 5 minutes until the chocolate chips are completely melted.
5. Nut Garnish
Remove the baking tray from the oven and sprinkle with chopped mixed nuts while still warm, using a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently compact the nuts and combine them with the chocolate layer.
