Description
Indulge in these decadent Cashew Clusters, a perfect blend of caramel, cashews, and chocolate with a hint of sea salt. These sweet treats are ideal for satisfying your cravings or gifting to loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Cashew Clusters
- 11 oz Bag of caramels
- 10 oz Chocolate melting wafers (about 8 oz)
- 1 TBSP Heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz Cashews
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Lay Out Parchment Paper: Place a large piece of parchment paper on a flat surface.
- Prepare Cashews: Create 18 piles of cashews with some space in between.
- Melt Caramels: Unwrap caramels and place in a microwave-safe bowl with heavy whipping cream. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until fully melted.
- Coat Cashews: Spoon melted caramel over the cashew piles. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a separate bowl, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Assemble Clusters: Using a spoon, pour melted chocolate over the caramel-coated cashews, ensuring each cashew is covered. Sprinkle sea salt if desired.
- Cool and Set: Chill in the fridge until hardened or let sit at room temperature for about an hour to set.
Notes
- You can customize these clusters with toppings like crushed nuts or drizzled caramel.
- Ensure the clusters are fully set before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cashew Clusters, Caramel Cashew Clusters, Dessert Recipe
