Description
Gooey caramel and rich chocolate merge in these irresistible pretzel bottom caramel brownies, creating a salty-sweet masterpiece. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of this indulgent dessert that balances crunchy pretzels with silky caramel layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 cup, 7 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 120 g (½ cup, 4.2 oz) unsalted butter
- 90 g (3.17 oz, 6.3 tbsps) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 80 g (⅔ cup, 2.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 80 g (⅓ cup, 5.6 tbsps) butter, melted
- 200 g (1 cup, 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 100 g (½ cup, 3.5 oz) brown sugar
- 100 g (½ cup, 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 80 g (2.8 oz, ⅓ cup) heavy cream
- 50 g (1.76 oz) chopped dark chocolate
- 50 g (1.76 oz) chopped milk chocolate
- 30 g (2 tbsps, 1 oz) granulated sugar
- 15 g (2 tbsps) cocoa powder, sifted
- 100 g (3.5 oz) pretzels
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Pretzel Foundation: Pulverize pretzels into fine crumbs using a food processor, then blend with sugar and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking pan and refrigerate.
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt butter in a saucepan, incorporate chopped dark chocolate until smooth, and allow to cool slightly to prevent egg scrambling.
- Batter Creation: Whip eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract until pale and voluminous. Gradually blend in the cooled chocolate mixture, then gently fold in sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt, maintaining a tender texture.
- Baking Process: Spread brownie batter evenly over the chilled pretzel crust. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted reveals moist crumbs.
- Caramel Crafting: Carefully melt sugar to a golden amber color, then whisk in butter and heavy cream until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle caramel sauce uniformly across the baked brownies. Let the dessert set completely, ideally overnight. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt before serving to enhance the sweet-savory profile.
Notes
- Crush Pretzels Precisely: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create fine, uniform crumbs for a perfect crust foundation.
- Prevent Egg Scrambling: Cool chocolate mixture slightly before adding eggs to maintain smooth, silky texture.
- Minimal Mixing Magic: Gently fold dry ingredients to keep brownie batter tender and avoid overdeveloping gluten.
- Salt Enhances Sweetness: Sprinkle flaky sea salt to elevate the caramel and chocolate flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg