Description
Delicious no-bake dessert bars with a crispy pretzel crust, rich caramel layer, and fluffy whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs (about 140 g crushed pretzels)
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (about 240 g) caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pretzel Crust: In a medium bowl, mix pretzel crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Caramel: Drizzle caramel sauce over the pretzel crust. Spread evenly and sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Make the Creamy Topping: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the whipped cream over the caramel layer and smooth out the top.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Press the crust firmly to prevent it from falling apart. Ensure whipped topping is fully set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg