This easy homemade chocolate turtles recipe is made with crisp pecans, chewy caramel and creamy chocolate with flake sea salt on top.
Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients
4ouncespecan halves
8ouncescaramels , I prefer Krafts or Peters
1Tablespoonheavy cream
6ouncessemi-sweet chocolate melting wafers, or chopped chocolate
flake sea salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pile 3-5 pecans together into a cluster.
Melt the caramel with the heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Microwave an additional 30 seconds if needed. Add another Tablespoon of cream if needed to thin it out. Allow to cool for 1 minute.
Pour about 1-2 teaspoons of caramel over each cluster. Then allow to set.
Melt the chocolate in a double broiler or in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Microwave an additonal 15 seconds if needed. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Pour about a teaspoon of chocolate over top of the caramel.
Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes and then sprinkle the sea salt over top.
Notes
Toasted pecans: Feel free to toast the pecans in a skillet or roast in the oven for a minute or two to get a more toasted taste.Storage: Place in an airtight container and store at room temp for up to 3 weeks.To freeze: Add to a freezer container with a piece of wax paper in between each layer. Store in freezer for up to 3 months. Let come to room temperature before serving.Serving size: Makes about 16-24 turtles, depending how large you make the clusters.