Mixed nut chocolate clusters take the indulgence up a notch by incorporating a variety of nuts. It is a medley of almonds, peanuts, walnuts, cashews and more, covered in a luscious coat of chocolate and peanut butter. The combination of creamy chocolate and the crunchiness of assorted nuts creates a taste explosion that is simply irresistible.
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- What is Chocolate Clusters
- Why choose the Mixed Nuts Chocolate Clusters Recipe for Christmas?
- Why you will love these Mixed Nut Chocolate Clusters?
- Ingredients used to make Nut Chocolate Clusters
- How to make 3 Ingredients Mixed Nut Chocolate Clusters
- Storage Instructions
- Tips & Variations
- Other recipes you may like
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The holiday season is synonymous with joy, warmth, and, of course, delicious treats. One delightful confection stands out among the myriad festive sweets: Mixed Nut Chocolate Clusters.
What is Chocolate Clusters
Chocolate clusters are bite-sized, heavenly morsels that combine chocolate’s rich, velvety taste with various crunchy or chewy additions. These delectable chocolate treats often feature nuts, dried fruits, or other goodies, creating a perfect blend of textures and flavours in every bite.
Why choose the Mixed Nuts Chocolate Clusters Recipe for Christmas?
Festive Flavors: The warm, nutty notes of this little treat, combined with the sweetness of chocolate, evoke the season’s spirit.
Homemade Happiness: Gifting homemade chocolate clusters adds a personal touch to your holiday presents. Anyone with a sweet tooth would enjoy these dark chocolate nut clusters. With minimal effort, you can make these as last-minute gifts for special occasions like Valentine’s day & Christmas.
Easy to Prepare and Share: Chocolate clusters are easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients and are ideal for sharing with family and friends during holiday gatherings.
Why you will love these Mixed Nut Chocolate Clusters?
Irresistible Texture: The contrast between the smooth chocolate and crunchy nuts creates a textural delight.
Versatility: You can customize your clusters with your favourite nuts, dried fruits, or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a gourmet touch.
Simple Indulgence: This is a simple, no-bake dessert with just 3 ingredients. Enjoying a chocolate cluster is a quick and satisfying way to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients used to make Nut Chocolate Clusters
Semi-Sweet Chocolate – I have used semi-sweet chocolate in this recipe. You can use milk chocolate or a mix of both.
Assorted Nuts – Use your choice of favourite nuts. You can use a mixture of nuts or just one nut. It can be salted or unsalted.
Peanut Butter – I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. I added peanut butter to this recipe since I am not using peanuts as part of the assorted nuts.
How to make 3 Ingredients Mixed Nut Chocolate Clusters
Using a double boiler or microwave, melt the semisweet chocolate in a glass bowl, until smooth. Be cautious not to overheat; aim for a glossy, tempered consistency.
Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the peanut butter and mix well.
Add the chopped nuts to the melted chocolate. Gently fold the ingredients together until all the nuts are coated in chocolate.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop small clusters of the chocolate-nut mixture onto the parchment, shaping them into round, bite-sized portions.
Place them in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or until firm.
Once the clusters have hardened, carefully peel them off the parchment paper. Arrange the easy chocolate nut clusters on a festive platter or pack them into gift boxes for a delightful Christmas treat.
Store the mixed nut chocolate clusters in air tight containers and enjoy the little treats.
Storage Instructions
The most ideal way to store chocolate nut clusters is in a refrigerator in an airtight container. This way, these can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Store them in a freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months in your freezer section. To consume chocolate nut clusters, thaw them in the refrigerator.
Tips & Variations
Sunflower Seeds, Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds and other dried fruits can be added too.
Instead of using assorted nuts, one nut can be used in this recipe. Homemade Peanut Clusters are quite popular and are a favourite among kids and adults.
Nuts can be roasted, raw, salted or unsalted. Pistachios, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Brazil Nuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews, and Macadamia Nuts can be added.
Semisweet chocolate chips or Baking Chocolate Bars can be melted in a microwave instead of the double boiler method.
Avoid peanut butter and sprinkle sea salt on the chocolate nut clusters. This salty snack is a good idea for a tasty treat.
Get creative with add-ins like a sprinkle of cinnamon, a touch of orange zest, or a drizzle of white chocolate for a decorative finish.
For some colour, add M&Ms and colourful sprinkles! These are extremely eye-catching, and kids would love them.
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3 Ingredient Mixed Nut Chocolate Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 & ½ cups Semi Sweet Chocolate chocolate chips or bar
- 1 & ½ cups Assorted Nuts
- 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter optional
Instructions
- Add chocolate to a heat-proof mixing bowl. Place the bowl over a vessel of simmering water and melt the chocolate using the double boiler method, stirring in between. Ensure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
- Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave. Stir in between to melt evenly.
- Turn off the heat once the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add in the peanut butter and combine well with the melted chocolate.
- Add the nuts and mix until all nuts are coated well in the chocolate.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop small clusters of the chocolate-nut mixture onto the parchment, shaping them into round, bite-sized portions.
- Refrigerate the chocolate covered nuts for an hour or until they are set well.
- Once the clusters have hardened, carefully peel them off the parchment paper. Arrange them on a festive platter or pack them into gift boxes for a delightful Christmas treat.
- Store the mixed nut chocolate clusters in an air-tight container and enjoy the little treats.