Chocolate Almond Clusters
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Chocolate Almond Clusters
Description
This recipe starts by melting chocolate in short bursts until smooth, then coating two cups of almonds evenly. Spoonfuls of the coated almonds are dropped onto parchment-lined trays and optionally sprinkled with sea salt before chilling in the fridge to harden. This method preserves the roasted flavor of the almonds whether they start plain or roasted, and the chocolate forms a glossy, firm shell around each cluster.
The finished clusters have a satisfying crunch from the almonds under a sweet, dense chocolate coating. The cold setting step firms the chocolate quickly without the need for tempering equipment, making these clusters accessible for home cooks.
They can be served as simple snacks, dessert nibbles, or treats for entertaining. Their firm texture holds well at room temperature for some time but is best stored in a cool place.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds (roasted or plain) 300g
- 1 cup dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate chips (150g)
- salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until melted.
- Pour the almonds into the chocolate and stir to coat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate almonds to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle them with a tiny bit of sea salt.
- Place the baking sheet of cashew clusters into the fridge for 30 minutes to harden.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 0.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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