White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Clusters Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Clusters combining creamy white chocolate, crunchy pecans, and tart dried cranberries for a perfect sweet and nutty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 clusters
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 12 oz white chocolate, chopped or white chocolate chips
Mix-ins
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the clusters from sticking.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly until the chocolate is fully smooth and melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, vanilla extract, and optional sea salt into the melted white chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them loosely into clusters.
- Set Clusters: Allow the clusters to set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 20 minutes until they are firm and set.
- Store Properly: Store the clusters in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
- You can substitute pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts based on preference.
- For quicker setting, refrigerate the clusters, but room temperature setting works well too.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the amount of white chocolate or increase nuts and cranberries.
- Optional sea salt enhances flavor by balancing sweetness but can be omitted for a sweeter treat.
