Description
Delightful Cashew Clusters are a sweet and crunchy treat featuring roasted cashews enveloped in rich caramel and smooth chocolate, with an optional sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavors. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these clusters come together quickly without any baking, making them an easy yet impressive dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cashew Clusters
- 8 oz cashews
- 11 oz bag of caramels (unwrapped)
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 10 oz chocolate melting wafers
- Sea salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare workspace: Lay down parchment paper on a flat surface to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Form cashew piles: Create 18 small, evenly sized piles of cashews on the parchment paper, which will serve as the base for each cluster.
- Melt caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramels and heavy whipping cream. Heat in short intervals (about 20-30 seconds), stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Cover cashews with caramel: Spoon the melted caramel evenly over each cashew pile, ensuring all nuts are coated. Allow the caramel to set by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate: In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate wafers using short microwave intervals while stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over each caramel-covered cashew cluster, fully covering them for a rich chocolate coating.
- Add sea salt (optional): Lightly sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate before it sets to add a pleasing contrast of flavors.
- Set clusters: Allow the clusters to cool and harden at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the caramel and chocolate periodically while melting to avoid burning.
- If you prefer a softer caramel texture, reduce the amount of heavy cream slightly.
- Sea salt is optional but highly recommended to enhance the flavor profile.
- Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to keep them fresh.
- Use parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking and ease removal.
