Salted Caramel Pretzel Tart Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

This Salted Caramel Pretzel Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and salty flavors of caramel and pretzels. The crunchy pretzel crust perfectly complements the rich caramel filling, making it a standout choice for any dessert lover.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for special occasions or a sweet treat at home. With its unique flavor profile, it is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Decadent Salted Caramel Pretzel Tart

This tart features a buttery pretzel crust filled with luscious salted caramel and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, and it requires chilling to set, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pretzels
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for topping
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan.
Bake the Crust: Bake the pretzel crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely.
Make the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and sea salt. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add Vanilla: Remove the caramel from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly before pouring into the prepared pretzel crust.
Chill: Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours or until the caramel is set. If desired, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the top before serving.
Serve: Slice the tart and sprinkle with additional sea salt. Enjoy your delicious salted caramel pretzel tart!