Description
Sweet, salty, and delightfully crunchy, these Salted Peanut Caramel Clusters combine roasted peanuts, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate into irresistible bite-sized treats.
Ingredients
- Salted Roasted Peanuts: 2 cups – Crunchy, savory base that adds texture and richness.
- Soft Caramel Candies: 1 package (11 oz) – Melted into gooey, sweet magic that binds everything together.
- Heavy Cream: 2 tablespoons – Loosens the caramel for easy coating and creamy texture.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 2 cups – Smooth chocolate layer to coat and balance the sweetness.
- Sea Salt Flakes: 1 teaspoon – Final touch for that irresistible sweet-salty flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside for easy, non-stick cluster assembly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candies with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread the roasted peanuts into small mounds on the lined baking sheet—aim for about 1 tablespoon per mound.
- Assemble the Dish: Drizzle warm caramel over each peanut mound, making sure they’re well-coated and nestled together.
- Cook to Perfection: Let caramel-covered clusters set at room temperature for 10 minutes, then melt chocolate chips in a separate bowl.
- Finishing Touches: Spoon melted chocolate over each cluster, completely covering the caramel and peanuts. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow clusters to cool and firm up for 30 minutes, then transfer to a platter or airtight container.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy release and cleanup.
- Chill clusters between layers for better definition and texture.
- Customize with your favorite nuts or add-ins like dried fruit or white chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salted peanut caramel clusters, peanut candy, no bake chocolate treats, caramel nut clusters, sweet and salty snacks