This Salted Caramel Turtle Bark recipe is so quick & easy to make! Caramel, pecans and dark chocolate are combined in this simple salted caramel turtle bark candy. If you like chocolate turtles, you’re going to love this easy shortcut recipe!
What is Salted Caramel Turtle Bark?
Salted caramel chocolate bark features dark chocolate (you can use any type chocolate), that’s topped with toasted pecans and delicious caramel. I sprinkled it lightly with flaky sea salt, which makes it taste like a deluxe sweet-and-salty chocolate candy bark.
It makes a simple holiday gift idea for friends, family or your kid’s teachers and instructors. The five-ingredient salted caramel chocolate bark will be very much appreciated and enjoyed!
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What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Salted Caramel Turtle Bark?
To make this delicious Salted Caramel Turtle Bark, you’ll only need 5 Ingredients:
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Soft Caramels
- Heavy Cream
- Pecans
- Flaky Sea Salt
How do you Make Salted Caramel Turtle Bark?
To make this easy Salted Caramel Turtle Bark,
Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Then (on a different pan) roast the pecans in the oven at 300 F for 5 – 7 minutes or until roasted. (Optional, you can skip roasting the pecans if needed)
Step 2: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted, stirring to prevent overheating. Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula or a knife to spread it into a thin layer, about 1/4-inch thick.
Step 3: While the chocolate is still wet, melt the (unwrapped) soft caramels with the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl at 30 second increments until melted, stirring in between. Stir until smooth then drizzle it over the chocolate. Cover with the roasted pecans, then sprinkle the salt on top.
Step 4: Refrigerate the caramel bark to set the chocolate, about 30 minutes. Once set, break it into small uneven pieces by hand or use a knife to cut into pieces. Serve immediately.
MORE GLUTEN FREE HOLIDAY RECIPES TO TRY:
- Chocolate Pretzel Toffee
- White Chocolate Cherry Fudge
- Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
Recipe Notes for Making the Best Salted Caramel Turtle Bark
- The easiest way to melt chocolate and caramel is in the microwave. Using 2 microwave-safe bowls, warm the chocolate and caramel at 30-second intervals, stirring after each. Microwaving for approximately 2 minutes total.
- No microwave? Use a double boiler. Place the chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Cook until the chocolate is almost entirely melted, stirring frequently. Repeat the same steps to melt the soft caramel squares.
- Chocolate bark stays most stable chilled, so I suggest keeping in the refrigerator or freezer. Store it in an airtight container at refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or frozen for 3 months.
- The pecans don’t have to be roasted but I recommend roasting them.
- Make sure and line your baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Not only will this make cleaning up easier, but it’s easier to remove the chocolate after it hardens.
- Any type of salt can be used for this recipe. I use flaky sea salt but regular table or Himalayan salt also work well. You can also skip adding salt altogether if you prefer.
- When melting the caramels, you can 1 Tbsp of water instead of using the heavy cream if preferred.
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Salted Caramel Turtle Bark
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Chocolate Chips dark
- 1 Package Caramels (269 g) soft
- 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Pecans roasted
- 1/2 Tsp Salt flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Then on a different pan roast the pecans in the oven at 300 F for 5 - 7 minutes or until roasted. (Optional, you can skip roasting if needed)
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until melted, stirring to prevent overheating. Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula or a knife to spread it into a thin layer, about 1/4-inch thick.
- While the chocolate is still wet, melt the unwrapped soft caramels with the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl at 30 second increments until melted, stirring in between. Stir until smooth then drizzle it over the chocolate. Cover with the roasted pecans, then sprinkle the salt on top.
- Refrigerate the caramel bark to set, about 30 minutes. Once set, break it into small uneven pieces by hand or use a knife to cut into pieces. Serve immediately.
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More Easy Gluten Free Recipes:
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- Chocolate Pretzel Toffee
- Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie
- Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
- White Chocolate Cherry Fudge
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Salted Caramel Turtle Bark
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