Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of these Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters. A delightful combination of pecans, caramel, and chocolate, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecan Clusters:
- 2 cups pecan halves
Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup soft caramels (about 25 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pecan Clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pecan halves into small clusters.
- Make Caramel Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels and heavy cream in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Assemble Clusters: Spoon melted caramel over pecan clusters. Let set.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil. Drizzle over clusters. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate clusters until set, about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate for variety.
- Store clusters in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- To enhance flavor, consider toasting the pecans before using them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
