Chocolate Turtles
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of homemade Chocolate Turtles, a perfect treat for any occasion. This easy recipe features crunchy pecans, luscious caramel, and smooth chocolate, all topped with a sprinkle of flake sea salt. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up these irresistible bites that are ideal for sharing at parties, giving as gifts, or enjoying during a cozy night at home. The combination of textures and flavors makes them a standout dessert that everyone will love. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile—feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or types of chocolate!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces pecan halves
- 8 ounces caramels
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melting wafers (or chopped chocolate)
- Flake sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and clustering 3-5 pecans together.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels with heavy cream in 1-minute intervals until smooth.
- Pour 1-2 teaspoons of melted caramel over each pecan cluster and let it set while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until smooth; allow it to cool slightly.
- Drizzle about a teaspoon of melted chocolate over each caramel-covered pecan cluster and sprinkle flake sea salt on top before they set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://sweetdreamskitchen.com/chocolate-turtles-recipe/