Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet, and nutty goodness of Homemade Chocolate Turtles with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Pecan Clusters:
- 2 cups pecan halves
Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
Garnish:
- Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pecan Clusters: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pecan halves in clusters of 3-4 on the sheet.
- Make Caramel Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramel candies and heavy cream in 30-second intervals until smooth. Spoon caramel onto pecan clusters.
- Add Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, then drizzle over the caramel and pecans. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Set and Serve: Let the turtles set at room temperature or chill in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Choose high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
- You can use dark or milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Consider toasting the pecans before assembly for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
