Description
Indulge in these rich Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars featuring layers of dark chocolate, gooey caramel, toasted pecans, and a luscious salted buttercream ribbon. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or gifting to loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa), chopped
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Unsalted Butter, divided (50 g for chocolate, 50 g for buttercream)
- 150 g (3/4 cup) Brown Sugar
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Heavy Cream, plus 30 ml (2 tbsp) for buttercream
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol‑Free Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Sea Salt, plus extra for garnish
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Pecans, toasted and chopped
- 80 g (3.5 oz) Unsalted Butter, softened (for buttercream)
- 120 g (1 cup) Powdered Sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 20×20 cm (8×8 inch) pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Caramel: Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, then simmer with heavy cream.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate and butter together.
- Combine Chocolate and Nuts: Fold pecans into melted chocolate and spread into the pan.
- Add Caramel Layer: Drizzle caramel over chocolate and sprinkle with pecans.
- Prepare Buttercream: Beat butter and powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and salt.
- Create Ribbon: Spread buttercream and create a ribbon effect.
- Set and Cut: Refrigerate, lift with parchment, and cut into squares.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) and toast the pecans before chopping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: chocolate, caramel, nuts, pecans, buttercream, dessert, sweet, salty, bars