Description
This easy 4 ingredient Caramel Chocolate Turtle Bark recipe will be a surefire hit to make and share during the holiday season. A must try for any Turtle candy lovers with a milk chocolate base, melted caramels and pecans. Salt flakes add a wonderful savory note to balance out the sweetness which enhances the flavors and gives the chocolate pecan bark a richer taste.
Ingredients
12 ounces milk chocolate chips
4.25 ounces soft caramels (Werther’s works great!)
1 ½ teaspoon heavy cream or milk
½ cup chopped pecans
Salt flakes or kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Microwave chocolate chips for 30 second increments, stirring well between each session until mostly melted, then stir until it is melted completely.
- Spread chocolate onto prepared sheet until about ¼” thick.
- Combine the heavy cream and caramel together and microwave for 30 second increments, making sure to stir in between until caramel is smooth and creamy. It may look like there is too much liquid, but it does come together after mixing.
- Spread caramel over the chocolate.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans and salt on top of the caramel.
- Allow to set for about 30 minutes. You may want to chill the bark in the fridge or freezer to allow the caramel to set before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Storage and freezing instructions:
Store the pecan bark candy once cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 12 days. Allow the bark to come to room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
To freeze, flash freeze the bark on a baking sheet in the freezer until solid and store in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags for 2 to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Set Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
