Pecan Caramel Clusters
Pecan Caramel Clusters recipe. Combining luscious caramel, crunchy pecans, and velvety dark chocolate, this recipe creates irresistible bite-sized treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 396 grams 14 ounces of individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
- 42 grams 3 tablespoons of butter
- 30 ml 2 tablespoons of water
- 250 grams 2 cups of chopped pecans
- 450 grams 1 pound of dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
Instructions
- Place caramels, butter, and water into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high, making sure to stir every 30 seconds, until you have a smooth mixture.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Using a spoon, drop clusters of the caramel pecan mixture onto a parchment paper-lined tray. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place the dark chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Dip each frozen caramel pecan cluster into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring a thorough coating. Place back onto parchment paper and let dry. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
Notes
This recipe is flexible! You can experiment by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the clusters before the chocolate sets for a deliciously complex salty-sweet flavor.
