CHOCOLATE PECAN TURTLE CLUSTERS
Crispy pecan halves coated in soft caramel and rich chocolate to make bite-sized turtle clusters — an easy no-bake candy perfect for parties or gifts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups pecan halves whole halves for clusters
- 10 oz soft caramels (unwrapped) or caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream to soften caramels
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional, for smoother caramel
- 0.5 teaspoons flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pecan halves in small clusters (3–4 halves per cluster) leaving space between each.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soft caramels, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
- Place a small spoonful of warm caramel over the center of each pecan cluster to bind the nuts. Allow caramel to set for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth, or melt using a double boiler.
- Using a fork, drizzle or dip each caramel-bound pecan cluster into the melted chocolate so they are evenly coated. Return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cluster while the chocolate is still wet. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Store clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
For a quicker method, use caramel bits mixed with a tablespoon of cream. Use dark chocolate for a deeper flavor. Clusters can be customized with chopped pecans or almonds.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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