Easy Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
Buttery pecans, soft caramel, and silky chocolate come together in bite-size turtle clusters. Simple, quick, and irresistibly sweet-salty.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cup pecan halves lightly toasted
- 11.5 oz soft caramel candies unwrapped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 13 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or a dab of shortening
- 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line two sheet pans with parchment. Clear space in the fridge for setting.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3–4 minutes. Cool briefly.
- Arrange pecans in small clover-shaped piles, 3–4 halves each, on the prepared pans.
- Microwave caramels, cream, and butter in a bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
- Spoon warm caramel over each pecan pile, just enough to bind the nuts. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave, stirring until glossy and fluid.
- Cover each caramel cluster with a spoonful of chocolate. Tap the pan to gently spread.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt. Chill trays until set, about 15 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the semi-sweet chocolate for milk chocolate for a softer, sweeter shell. For a firmer snap, use dark chocolate. Storage: Keep clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.