Description
Milk Chocolate Nut & Fruit Clusters are rich, bite-sized treats made with smooth milk chocolate, roasted nuts, and chewy dried fruit—perfect for snacking, sharing, or gifting with gourmet flair.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 12 oz milk chocolate, chopped or in chips
- 1 cup roasted assorted nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts)
- 3/4 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, cherries, apricots, raisins), chopped if large
- Sea salt flakes (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes or crushed pretzels (optional, for variation)
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment or wax paper.
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Stir in the roasted nuts and dried fruits until well coated with chocolate.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared tray, shaping into clusters.
- Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt flakes or other toppings while still wet.
- Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until fully set. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Roast the nuts beforehand for extra flavor and crunch.
- Use parchment paper—no greasing needed.
- For glossy finish, temper chocolate before using.
- Chop fruits and nuts finely for smaller, uniform bites.
- Try different combinations of nuts and fruits for seasonal or themed variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg