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New Orleans Pecan Cluster

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A sweet and nutty treat featuring toasted pecans enveloped in gooey caramel and drizzled with chocolate.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 clusters 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 20 caramel candies or homemade caramel
  • 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Melt the caramel over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  2. Once melted, quickly mix in the butter for gloss.
  3. Dip each pecan half in the caramel and allow to cool on wax or parchment paper.
  4. Melt the chocolate until smooth and dip the cooled caramel clusters to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired before the chocolate sets.

Notes

These clusters can be customized with various chocolate types and toppings. Try adding chili powder for a kick or substituting pecans for almonds or cashews.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop and Melting
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cluster
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg