Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of toasted pecans, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate with these irresistible Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters. Perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet treat any time of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves (toasted)
- 1 (11 oz) bag soft caramels (about 40 pieces)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Pecan Clusters:
Caramel Layer:
Chocolate Coating:
Instructions
- Prepare Pecan Clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange toasted pecan halves in small clusters of 3–4 pieces each.
- Make Caramel Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted (about 1–2 minutes total). Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the melted caramel over each pecan cluster.
- Set Caramel: Let the caramel set for 10–15 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips (with coconut oil if using) in a separate bowl, microwaving in 20–30 second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Coat Clusters: Spoon the melted chocolate over each caramel-pecan cluster to cover the caramel.
- Chill and Serve: Let the clusters sit at room temperature or chill in the fridge until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or drizzle with white chocolate for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
