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October 17, 2023 Blog

Caramel Turtle Bark

This yummy vegan turtle bark is a plant-based delight combining decadent bittersweet chocolate, a glossy vegan caramel, and pecans, reminiscent of turtle candies, broken into bite-sized pieces for easy snacking.


Caramel Turtle Bark

When it comes to delightful homemade treats, few can rival the allure of turtle bark. With its combination of rich chocolate, gooey vegan caramel, and crunchy pecans, it’s a masterpiece of sweet indulgence. In this blog post, I’ll take you on a journey through the steps of creating your own irresistible turtle bark. 

Caramel Turtle Bark

Before we dive deeper, here are some yummy caramel recipes you don’t want to miss out on:

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes
Turtle Tart
Tahini Caramel Linzer Cookies
Tahini Caramel Granola

Caramel Turtle Bark

For the vegan caramel, combine coconut sugar and coconut cream in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and keep simmering over low heat for about 30-40 minutes stirring every few minutes until it thickens.

Let the caramel sauce cool and add salt. Set aside and it will thicken even more while cooling.

Caramel Turtle Bark

Melt chocolate over low heat until completely melted. Pour onto a lined baking sheet and spread evenly.

Drop caramel onto the chocolate with a spoon and create a swirl with a knife or wooden sticks. Sprinkle with pecans and transfer into the fridge for about 1 hour until chocolate has set.

Break into smaller pieces and enjoy. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Caramel Turtle Bark

Creating turtle bark is a delightful and straightforward process that results in a delicious treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re indulging in a personal sweet escape or gifting it to loved ones, this combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans is sure to please. 

Caramel Turtle Bark

If you happen to make this super yum gluten-free turtle bark, please let me know! I’d love to see how it turns out. As always, don’t forget to tag @delight.fuel or simply comment below.

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products that I trust and have used myself. 

Turtle Bark

Turtle Bark

Yield: 8-10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours

This yummy vegan turtle bark is a plant-based delight combining decadent bittersweet chocolate, a glossy vegan caramel, and pecans, reminiscent of turtle candies, broken into bite-sized pieces for easy snacking.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Navitas Organics Bittersweet Cacao Wafers
  • ⅓ cup vegan caramel
  • ⅓ cup pecans

vegan caramel:

  • 1 can of coconut cream
  • ⅔ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

    1. For the vegan caramel, combine coconut sugar and coconut cream in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
    2. Reduce heat and keep simmering over low heat for about 30-40 minutes stirring every few minutes until it thickens.
    3. Let the caramel sauce cool and add salt. Set aside and it will thicken even more while cooling.
    4. Melt chocolate over low heat until completely melted. Pour onto a lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
    5. Drop caramel onto the chocolate with a spoon and create a swirl with a knife or wooden sticks. Sprinkle with pecans and transfer into the fridge for about 1 hour until chocolate has set.
    6. Break into smaller pieces and enjoy. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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