Description
Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey caramel, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the pecans on a baking sheet. Toast them for about 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small saucepan, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, drop spoonfuls of the toasted pecans.
- Drizzle the melted caramel over the pecans, then top with melted chocolate.
- Let the clusters cool and set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters, dessert, chocolate, pecans, caramel