Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Nut Clusters featuring melted baking chocolate combined with crunchy mixed nuts, chilled until set for a perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup baking chocolate chunks, chopped
- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a mini cupcake pan with paper liners to prevent the clusters from sticking and for easy removal.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate chunks in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each session until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Mix nuts with chocolate: Add all but 1 tablespoon of the chopped mixed nuts to the melted chocolate. Stir well to combine the nuts evenly throughout the chocolate.
- Form clusters: Use small spoons to scoop the nut and chocolate mixture, then drop it into each paper liner, filling about three-quarters full. Gently tap the pan to settle the mixture evenly.
- Add final nuts and chill: Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of nuts over the top of each cluster for texture and garnish. Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours until the clusters are set and firm.
Notes
- You can substitute mixed nuts with any preferred nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- For a glossy finish, temper the chocolate before mixing with nuts.
- Store the clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and crisp.
- To speed up chilling, place the clusters in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- These clusters make excellent gifts or party treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American