Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters combine crunchy pecan halves, soft caramel, and rich semi-sweet chocolate for a perfect sweet and salty treat. These no-bake clusters are quick to prepare and ideal for gifting or enjoying as a decadent snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans
- 8 ounces pecan halves
Caramel
- 12 ounces soft caramel candy
- ½ tablespoon heavy whipping cream
Chocolate
- 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate wafers for melting
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Arrange Pecans: Lay out the pecan halves evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper to prepare for caramel topping.
- Melt Caramel: Place the caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals as needed until smooth. Let the caramel cool slightly to avoid melting the chocolate later.
- Add Caramel: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the slightly cooled caramel over each pecan cluster on the baking tray.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate wafers in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir well, and repeat in 15-second intervals until fully melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Top with Chocolate: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate over the caramel-covered pecans, covering them generously.
- Add Sea Salt (Optional): Sprinkle coarse sea salt over each cluster for a salty-sweet flavor contrast.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about an hour to let the clusters set and firm up before serving.
Notes
- The sea salt topping is optional but highly recommended to enhance the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cream in the caramel melts depending on the type of caramel used; aim for a consistency that isn’t too soft or too hard.
- Cluster size can vary—using 3 to 5 pecans per cluster is fine depending on your preference.
- These clusters store well in the refrigerator and make excellent gifts or party treats.
Keywords: Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters, Caramel Pecan Candy, No-Bake Dessert, Holiday Treat, Sweet and Salty Snack
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