White Chocolate Pretzel Hearts
White Chocolate Pretzel Hearts combine creamy, luscious white chocolate with crunchy, savory mini pretzels in charming heart shapes. This easy-to-make treat offers a perfect sweet and salty bite, ideal for festive occasions, gifts, or simple snacks. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, these homemade delights are customizable and sure to impress friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 heart-shaped clusters 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free pretzels are used)
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate bars
- 2 cups mini pretzels
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles (as desired, for decoration)
- Crushed almonds, pecans, or peanuts (optional for added crunch)
Tools
- Wax paper or parchment paper for cooling
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the white chocolate – Gently melt the white chocolate chips or chopped bars in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the chocolate is smooth and silky, taking care not to overheat or burn it.
- Step 2: Prepare the pretzels – Arrange mini pretzels on a large sheet of wax or parchment paper in heart-shaped clusters. Slightly overlap the pretzels for each cluster so they hold together as a cohesive heart shape.
- Step 3: Pour the melted white chocolate – Drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the pretzel hearts with a spoon or small spatula, ensuring each pretzel is well coated while maintaining the heart shapes clearly.
- Step 4: Add decorations and set – Immediately sprinkle your choice of colorful sprinkles or crushed nuts over the warm chocolate before it hardens. Allow the pretzel hearts to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to set faster.
- Step 5: Remove and serve – Once the chocolate is hardened, gently lift each heart-shaped cluster from the paper. Serve on a dish or package as gifts.
Notes
- Use good-quality white chocolate for better melting and richer taste.
- Melt chocolate slowly in short bursts to avoid scorching.
- Overlap pretzels enough to ensure sturdy heart shapes after chocolate sets.
- Add sprinkles or nuts promptly before the chocolate hardens for better adhesion.
- Store the finished hearts in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or chocolate bloom.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: white chocolate, pretzel, sweet and salty, homemade candy, gluten free, easy dessert, holiday treat
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