Turtle Bark Recipe
Delicious homemade Turtle Bark featuring rich melted chocolate almond bark swirled with creamy caramel and topped with crunchy whole and chopped pecans. This easy no-bake treat takes just 10 minutes of prep and sets into a perfect sweet and nutty snack or gift.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including setting time)
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Almond Bark
- 1 package (20-24 oz) chocolate almond bark
Caramel
- 25 caramel squares (about 1 1/4 cups caramel bits)
- 1–2 Tbsp water or heavy cream
Nuts
- Whole pecans (as many as desired, some chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Surface: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or wax paper to prevent the bark from sticking.
- Melt Chocolate: Roughly chop the almond bark into smaller pieces and place in a glass bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes, then stir. Continue microwaving for 1-2 more minutes at 50% power, stirring in between. If needed, add additional 30-second increments until fully melted. Stir well to keep smooth.
- Melt Caramel: Place caramel squares in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons water or heavy cream. Microwave for 1 minute at 50% power and stir. Continue microwaving at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until caramel is fully melted and smooth.
- Reserve Chocolate for Drizzle: Set aside about 1/4 cup of melted chocolate to use for drizzling later.
- Assemble Turtle Bark: Pour melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula. Drop spoonfuls of the melted caramel evenly over the chocolate. Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl the caramel into the chocolate to create a marbled effect.
- Add Pecans and Drizzle: Sprinkle chopped and whole pecans generously over the swirled chocolate and caramel. Drizzle the reserved melted chocolate over the top for an attractive finish.
- Set and Serve: Allow the bark to harden at room temperature for 2-3 hours until completely set. Once solid, cut into pieces using a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- Use 50% microwave power to gently melt chocolate and caramel preventing burning.
- You can substitute water with heavy cream to achieve a creamier caramel texture.
- For quicker setting, you may refrigerate the bark after assembling, though room temperature setting is recommended for best texture.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Chopping some pecans adds texture variation alongside whole pecan halves.
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