Caramel Clusters
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Caramel Clusters—a delightful combination of crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for homemade gifting or an elegant dessert platter, this no-bake treat comes together in just 25 minutes with minimal effort. Each nut cluster is generously drizzled with creamy melted caramel and topped with smooth chocolate for an effortless yet decadent confection. A touch of sea salt adds a gourmet twist, balancing the sweetness with a hint of savory. Ideal for holidays or everyday snacking, these caramel nut clusters are as beautiful as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pecans (or nuts of choice)
- 1 pound Soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Arrange the pecans (or nuts of choice) into small clusters on the baking sheet, using about 4-5 nuts per cluster. Ensure the clusters are spaced about 1-2 inches apart.
In a microwave-safe bowl, unwrap the caramels and add the heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval, until the caramels are fully melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total).
Using a spoon, carefully drizzle about 1-2 teaspoons of melted caramel over each nut cluster, ensuring the caramel evenly coats the nuts to hold them together. Allow the caramel to set at room temperature for 10 minutes.
While the caramel cools, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, microwaving in 30-second increments and stirring after each interval until smooth and completely melted.
Drizzle or spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate over each caramel cluster, spreading gently with the back of the spoon to cover the caramel. If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of each cluster for a sweet-salty flavor contrast.
Allow the clusters to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes to speed up the process.
Once the chocolate has hardened, carefully remove the clusters from the parchment or wax paper and transfer to an airtight container for storage. Clusters will keep for up to 1 week at room temperature or 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.2 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.3 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 2018 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 553.5 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 439.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1382 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
