Description
These Pretzel Turtles are a delightful combination of salty pretzels, roasted pecans, gooey caramel, and rich semi-sweet chocolate, topped off with a sprinkle of fleur de sel. Perfect as a sweet and salty treat for any occasion, they are easy to assemble and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 35 pecan halves
- 35 pretzel twists
- 35 caramels
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon fleur de sel
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for roasting the pecans and softening the caramels.
- Roast Pecans: Spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet and roast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until aromatic and slightly toasted, which enhances their flavor.
- Assemble Pretzels with Caramel: Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper. Arrange the pretzel twists in 7 rows of 5 pretzels each. Place one caramel on top of each pretzel.
- Soften Caramels and Add Pecans: Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 5 to 6 minutes until the caramels soften but do not completely melt. Carefully press a roasted pecan half on top of each softened caramel on the pretzel.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Chocolate Dollops: Remove the pretzels from the baking sheet. Spoon small dollops of melted chocolate (about half a tablespoon) onto a lined surface such as a silpat. Gently press each pretzel turtle onto a chocolate dollop to secure. Continue until all pretzels are topped. Use any leftover melted chocolate to drizzle over the pretzels and sprinkle with fleur de sel for an extra touch of flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pretzel turtles to cool completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing them in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the chocolate sets firmly.
Notes
- Make sure not to overheat the caramels; they should soften but not melt completely to maintain shape.
- Use silpat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Fleur de sel adds a gourmet salty crunch; if unavailable, you can substitute with flaky sea salt.
- Store pretzel turtles in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel turtle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
