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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

Delicious Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters are a sweet, crunchy, and gooey treat that everyone will crave daily.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 clusters
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Clusters
  • 2 cups Pecans
  • 1 cup Caramel pre-melted for convenience
  • 1 cup Chocolate dark or milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream substitute with milk for different texture

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast pecans on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Melt caramel in a saucepan over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Combine toasted pecans with melted caramel in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Scoop mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet, aiming for golf ball-sized clusters.
  5. Melt chocolate with heavy cream until smooth and silky.
  6. Dip each cooled cluster into chocolate using a fork; let excess drip off.
  7. Chill clusters in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1clusterCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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