Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

Anyone who has a sweet tooth is sure to be wowed by this recipe. These turtle clusters include pecans, vanilla, chocolate, and more. The recipe isn’t complicated at all. You need to simmer the ingredients together and then let the pecan clusters cool down.

These are very rich and you probably won’t be able to eat more than one or maybe two if you’re especially hungry. They’re pretty hard to resist though.

Far better than anything you can buy in a candy store, these homemade chocolate pecan turtle clusters are sure to tantalize your taste buds. You can adapt the recipe if you wish, making it sweeter or less sweet as you prefer. Whether you want to make a sweet treat your family will love or you are thinking of making these as a gift, you can’t go wrong with such an easy recipe.

These cute little clusters are sure to disappear fast.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

You are sure to love how simple this recipe is to make, as well as how versatile it is. You can choose from all kinds of optional add-ins to really make the dish your own.

How to Serve Them:

There is no “wrong” way to serve these sweet little clusters, so just enjoy one whenever the mood takes you!

Ingredients:

• Light corn syrup
• Pecan halves
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Shortening
• Vanilla
• Butter
• Milk chocolate chips
• Brown sugar

How to make Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters:

Step 1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You may need to use two baking sheets. 

Step 2. Place the pecan halves in groups of three on the baking sheet, making sure to leave a little room between each group. 

Step 3. Add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and brown sugar to a pot over medium heat. Simmer until the mixture reaches 240 degrees. Stir constantly. 

Step 4. Remove the mixture from the heat and add in the vanilla. 

Step 5. Spoon some of the caramel mixtures over each group of pecans. 

Step 6. Melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler until smooth and creamy. 

Step 7. Spoon some of the chocolate over the caramel on the pecan clusters. 

Step 8. Let the chocolate harden and serve immediately.

A great chocolate nut clusters recipe is always worth having up your sleeve and you can make this recipe quickly and easily. The clusters are really indulgent and delicious. You can eat them as they are or add them to an ice cream sundae. They also make a tasty topping for your next cheesecake.

Can You Make Them Ahead?

You can make these in advance if you like, since they keep for such a long time.

Storage Instructions:

Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. They will last for a long time.

Variations and Substitutions:

You can change or adapt any of the ingredients you want apart from the sweetened condensed milk and heavy whipping cream which are needed to make the fudge. Try adding dried fruit, coconut, nuts, or even mini marshmallows.