This white chocolate pretzel bark is a must-try for anyone who likes white chocolate! It's sweet, salty and crunchy and makes a delicious alternative to regular chocolate. Package it up in little bags to make cute edible gifts or simply enjoy it as an afternoon snack!
This is my 10th(!) chocolate bark recipe on the blog so far and it might just be one of my favourites! It's sweet, it's salty, it's smooth and it's crunchy, and it makes the BEST sweet snack.
With just 2 main ingredients and a tonne of other mix-in or topping options, this recipe is easy to customise to your liking. Whether you want to add a handful of mini marshmallows or stick some M&Ms on top, the choice is yours!
Below you'll find my top tips, ingredient notes, and step-by-step instructions with photos. I hope you find it helpful. If you prefer to get straight to the quick, condensed version of the recipe, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post. Enjoy!
Ingredients and equipment
- White chocolate: Of course, we need white chocolate to make this bark! Any type will work well. Milky Bar is a good one to use but cheaper, supermarket-brand white chocolate works really well too.
- Pretzels: Pretzels will add a nice crunch to the bark as well as a hint of salt. I used Penn State pretzels but feel free to use your favourite type.
- Baking tray: Any size! The great thing about bark is that you can make the slab as big or as small as you like.
- Baking paper: To easily peel the bark off of the tray.
- Bowl and utensils: You'll need a heatproof bowl or saucepan to melt the chocolate, a tablespoon for mixing, and a sharp knife to cut the bark.
How to make white chocolate pretzel bark
Step 1: Start by lining a baking tray with baking paper, ready to put your bark on.
Step 2: Break 300g of white chocolate into segments then add it to a heatproof bowl or saucepan. Melt the chocolate slowly until there are no lumps left. If you're using the microwave, take it out every 20-30 seconds and mix it to prevent it from seizing. If you prefer to use a saucepan, keep the heat low and stir it gently.
Step 3: Measure out 70g of salted pretzels and crush them up into medium-sized chunks. You can set aside a few for the topping if you like but you should know that they'll go soft after a few days.
Step 4: Add the crushed pretzels to the melted white chocolate and mix well. Make sure that all the pretzels are coated with chocolate.
Step 5: Transfer the pretzels to your lined tin and spread it out to make a small rectangular shape. Add more pretzel pieces on top if using.
Step 6: Let the bark set then cut or break it into shards and enjoy!
Top tips
- Use white chocolate bars rather than white chocolate chips. They melt much better and are less likely to seize or burn.
- Make sure to crush your pretzels up before you add them to the chocolate. If the mixture is too chunky, it can cause chunks of the pretzels to fall out when you're breaking up the bark.
- If you want your bark to last for a few weeks, don't add any pretzels on top of it. When they're not completely coated in chocolate, they will become soft quite quickly.
Other mix-in ideas
Here are some other treats you can mix into your bark...
- Mini marshmallows
- Turkish delight
- Honeycomb
- Nuts such as almonds, walnuts or pecans
- Fruits like glace cherries or dried apricots
FAQ
You can keep it for up to 3 weeks so long as there are no pretzel pieces on the top. Make sure to store it in an airtight container, either in a cool, dry place such as a kitchen cupboard or in the fridge.
Yes. You can freeze this bark for up to 3 months. Just wrap the whole slab up in clingfilm or place the pieces into airtight containers or freezer bags. If you want to stop the pieces from sticking together, you can pre-freeze them on a baking tray first.
While both ways will work fine, setting it at room temperature is best, especially if you want to gift it or sell it. Setting it in the fridge may cause sugar bloom which will cause a white film to appear on top. However, this does not affect the flavour or texture.
More chocolate bark recipes:
- Chocolate pretzel marshmallow bark
- Christmas smores bark
- Chocolate walnut bark
- White chocolate peanut butter bark
- Marble chocolate bark
- Milk chocolate pecan bark
I hope you love this white chocolate pretzel bark. If you make it at home, let me know what you think by leaving a rating below. Enjoy!
White Chocolate Pretzel Bark
Ingredients
- 300 g White chocolate (10.5oz)
- 70 g Salted pretzels (2.5oz) plus a few more for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Break the pretzels up into medium-sized pieces and stir them into the white chocolate.
- Transfer the mixture to your tray and spread it out into a rectangle shape. You can make it as thin or as thick as you like.
- Top with more pretzels if desired.
- Let your bark sit out at room temperature or pop it in the fridge for a couple of hours until the chocolate is fully set. Then break or cut it into pieces and enjoy!
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Notes
- This bark will last for a few days with pretzels on top and up to 3 weeks without. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.
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