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Easy Dark Chocolate Pecan Turtles Recipe

These easy dark chocolate pecan turtles are a sweet treat that's also easy to make.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 nut clusters
Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces dark chocolate divided
  • ½ cup pecan halves about 90 pieces
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce
  • ¼ cup raspberry jam optional
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Roughly chop 7 ounces of the chocolate into small pieces. Pour into a microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely melted and smooth.
  • Use a spoon to drop 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to swirl into a 2-inch disc. Repeat to make 18 discs, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  • Immediately press 4-5 pecan halves onto each chocolate disc while the chocolate is still wet.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce over the center of the pecans on each cluster.
  • If using, add ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam on top of the caramel.
  • Roughly chop the remaining 3 ounces of chocolate and melt using the same method as before. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate over each cluster to seal in the caramel and jam.
  • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.

Notes

Store the pecan clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.For a more traditional turtle, omit the raspberry jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nut clusterCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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