Description
Milk Chocolate Nut & Fruit Clusters are easy, no-bake treats featuring creamy milk chocolate combined with a crunchy and chewy mix of nuts and dried fruits—perfect for gifting, snacking, or holiday trays.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz milk chocolate (chips or chopped bar)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (pecans, almonds, pistachios, walnuts), roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, raisins, or apricots), chopped if large
- Sea salt, for topping (optional)
- Mini cupcake liners or parchment paper (for setting)
Instructions
- Melt milk chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the mixed nuts and dried fruit until evenly coated with chocolate.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into mini cupcake liners or onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt, if using.
- Let clusters cool at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until set.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage or wrap for gifting.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste and texture.
- Cool toasted nuts before mixing to avoid melting the chocolate prematurely.
- Try different combinations like dried mango with cashews for a tropical twist.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.
- Make in batches and freeze extras for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg