Walnut Chocolate Clusters Recipe
These quick Walnut Chocolate Clusters are made with 3 ingredients and are delicious nut clusters perfect for a snack or as edible gifts for the holidays!
Servings 25 clusters
Calories 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (220g) dark chocolate/semi-sweet chocolate chips or block
- 1 Tbsp smooth or crunchy peanut butter, optional
- 2 cups raw whole walnuts
Instructions
- Line a flat baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare a double boiler with a heat-proof mixing bowl over simmering water.
- Add the chocolate to the bowl and gently melt over the simmering water, stirring occasionally.
- Once the chocolate has completely melted, turn off the heat.
- Stir through the peanut butter if using.
- Pour in the walnuts and mix until coated well in the chocolate.
- Using a teaspoon or fork, spoon out a small bundle of walnuts, allowing the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place it on the lined tray, ensuring they stay together in a cluster.
- Repeat the above method with the remaining mixture. TIP: If there is still some chocolate left over and no walnuts, add extra walnuts to use up the chocolate and create even more clusters!
- Transfer the tray with the clusters to the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until they're set.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Store clusters in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 1 week - 10 days.
Notes
Use chocolate chips or a block of chocolate. When the chips melt, the consistency is thicker compared to that of a melted block of chocolate, however, both the chips and block work well for these nut clusters.
Substitute the walnuts for peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, or pistachios. Or a mixture of nuts.
Use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter. The peanut butter is optional but it does add a delicious flavor paired with the dark chocolate.
Store chocolate nut clusters in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 1 week - 10 days.
Freeze chocolate nut clusters in a freezer-friendly container or freezer zip-lock bags and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg