Dark chocolate, peanut butter & pretzel caramel crack
A perfect combination of salty and sweet, this recipe is super easy to make and super delicious. This caramel crack is topped with marbled dark chocolate and peanut butter, then finished with salty pretzels. A highly addictive and decadent slice that goes perfectly with a mug of hot coffee.
The secret to this recipe is the layer of Salada crackers that offsets the sweet caramel with a salty addictive crunch. We make a caramel using just 3 ingredients then pour it over the crackers. It is then baked to form a beautiful cracking caramel ‘biscuit’ layer.
I also like to swirl peanut butter through dark chocolate which makes the slice reminiscent of chocolate peanut butter cups but in a refined way. Salted pretzels top it all off and offset the sweetness of the caramel and chocolate perfectly.
This slice also freezes well which makes it a super easy addition to the end of a meal. I like to remove it from the freezer as dinner is being served so it has time to get to room temperature - eating it frozen is also so delicious! This slice also looks great in small jars tied with string for a super easy and cute gift.
What's in this recipe?
Dark chocolate & pretzel caramel crack
Salada crackers
The secret ingredient! Pictured below, Salada crackers are a large square savoury biscuit that gives the caramel body and crunch.
Brown sugar & butter
Brown sugar and butter are combined to create the caramel. Brown sugar gives the caramel a beautiful toffee flavour and deep rich colour.
Vanilla extract
A touch of vanilla extract helps to enhance the caramel flavour.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is melted and poured over the caramel layer. I like to use Nestle melts as they set at room temperature without the need to temper the chocolate. You can use milk chocolate however I find it a bit too sweet with the caramel.
Peanut butter
A good quality natural peanut butter is recommended to give an authentic peanut taste. I like to warm the peanut butter slightly in the microwave, so it drizzles over the dark chocolate perfectly without any lumps.
Pretzels
Salted pretzels are crumbled over the top of the chocolate and give the slice an addictive salty crunch. Feel free to experiment with other toppings e.g. roasted peanuts, buttered popcorn, cranberries etc.
Step-by-step photos
Dark chocolate, peanut butter & pretzel caramel crack
Ingredients
- 6 Salada crackers (pictured above)
- 200g butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g dark chocolate
- 1 cup pretzels
- 3 Tbsp smooth peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a medium size baking tray (25x35cm) with baking paper.
- Place salada crackers in a single layer in lined tin.
- Place butter, brown sugar & vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter has melted and increase the heat to bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes then pour over crackers in lined tin.
- Place tin in center of oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in microwave for 30 seconds at a time to ensure chocolate doesn't burn. Pour over caramel base and spread evenly with a spatula. Place peanut butter in a small ziplock bag and cut a small hole in one corner. Drizzle over the chocolate. Drag a knife through the peanut butter to create a marble effect (pictured above). Top with a mixture of whole and crushed pretzels.
- Cool in the fridge. Cut into rough shards and enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion
Serve at the end of a meal with coffees or espresso martinis.
Storing
This slice freezes well and can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
596Fat
47 gSat. Fat
18 gCarbs
16 gFiber
3 gNet carbs
13 gSugar
9 gProtein
28 gSodium
382 mgCholesterol
179 mg