Description
Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy texture of melted chocolate with the crunchy, nutty flavor of toasted pecans. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness from the caramel, creating a luxurious experience that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- Chocolate: 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pecans: 2 cups whole pecans, toasted
- Caramel: 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- Butter: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Sea Salt: 1/2 teaspoon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the pecans on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- In a small saucepan, melt the caramel candies and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth and combined.
- Remove the toasted pecans from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Using a spoon, drop clusters of the melted caramel onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1 tablespoon each.
- Top each caramel cluster with a handful of toasted pecans, pressing them gently into the caramel.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over each pecan cluster, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cluster and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These clusters can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: melting and cooling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
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