Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Decadent Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With layers of creamy chocolate ganache and luscious caramel, all topped with crunchy pretzels and toasted almonds, these bars deliver an irresistible combination of textures and tastes. Easy to make and fully customizable, they are sure to impress guests at gatherings or satisfy your sweet cravings at home. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature—either way, they promise a decadent experience you won’t forget!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes (for caramel)
- 1 cup toasted almond slivers
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter until sandy. Press into an 8×8 inch pan; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- For the ganache, melt dark chocolate with heavy cream and butter over simmering water. Stir until smooth; mix in vanilla extract and sea salt. Let cool until thickened.
- In a saucepan, melt granulated sugar until amber; whisk in cubed butter and heavy cream for caramel. Add sea salt flakes and let thicken.
- Toast almond slivers in a skillet; combine with pretzels and toffee bits.
- Assemble by pouring ganache over crust, followed by warm caramel and topping with crunch mix. Chill until firm.
- Cut into bars using a warm knife for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize toppings based on personal preferences or seasonal ingredients. Ensure each layer is completely cooled before adding the next to maintain distinct textures.