Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Nut Clusters combining rich melted baking chocolate with crunchy mixed nuts, perfect as a sweet snack or dessert treat. These no-bake clusters are set in a mini cupcake pan with paper liners and chilled until firm, offering a delightful combination of smooth chocolate and nutty texture.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup baking chocolate chunks, chopped
- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcake pan: Line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners to ready it for the chocolate nut mixture.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped baking chocolate chunks into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine nuts and chocolate: Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the chopped mixed nuts into the melted chocolate, mixing until evenly combined.
- Fill the liners: Using small spoons, drop the nut and chocolate mixture into each paper liner, filling them about three-quarters full, then gently tap the pan to settle the mixture evenly.
- Add topping and chill: Sprinkle the reserved tablespoon of chopped nuts on top of each cluster for added texture and visual appeal, then place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for 1 to 2 hours until the clusters are firm and set.
Notes
- For best results, use good-quality baking chocolate to ensure a rich flavor.
- The mixed nuts can be any variety according to preference, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts.
- Make sure to stir the chocolate well between microwave intervals to prevent burning.
- These clusters should be stored in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh.
- You can customize the clusters by adding dried fruit or a pinch of sea salt on top before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
