Chocolate Turtles
Chocolate Turtles are so quick and easy to make by preparing pecan cluster piles and covering them with melted caramel and chocolate. Just as delicious as Demet's turtles, but better because they're made at home!
Servings: 23 turtles
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz pecan halves
- 40 caramel squares
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 8 oz milk chocolate chopped
- coarse sea salt optional
Instructions
- Line two sheet pans with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Arrange five pecans on the sheet pan together to have what looks like a turtle. Repeat this with all of the pecans.
- Place your caramels and one tablespoon of cream into a medium mixing bowl. Microwave in thirty-second increments, stirring in between until the caramel is melted. If the caramel is too thick, stir in the remaining heavy cream.
- Pour a spoonful of caramel onto each cluster of pecans.
- Place your chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted.
- Add a spoonful of chocolate onto the top of each of the turtles. Sprinkle the top of each chocolate with the salt.
- Place sheet pans into the fridge until the chocolate has set.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Place turtles in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper, and store at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
- To Freeze: Place turtles in a freezer-safe container, layered with parchment, in the freezer for 2-3 months.
- Do not overcook the caramel. It melts quickly and you can easily burn it.
- When making the pecan piles, I recommend overlapping some of the nuts so that the caramel doesn’t ooze straight through.
- I prefer to use chopped up chocolate bars for this recipe rather than chocolate chips. Chocolate chips don’t melt as well and can seize up in the microwave.
- If you choose to use chocolate chips, you will need to add a little coconut oil to help them melt smoothly and set up with a nice snap and shine.
- You can double or even triple this recipe to make homemade candy for friends and family.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg