Description
Irresistible turtle candy with pecans and caramel blends chocolate, nuts, and sweet caramel into a mouthwatering confection. Gooey layers create a perfect harmony of rich flavors that will delight chocolate enthusiasts seeking a classic southern treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 24 caramels
Binding/Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Distribute pecan halves into small, compact clusters across the lined baking sheet.
- Roast pecans in the oven for approximately 5 minutes until they develop a light golden hue.
- Create a smooth chocolate mixture by melting chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until fully liquefied.
- Craft the turtle’s body and head by carefully drizzling melted chocolate over each pecan cluster, ensuring even coverage.
- Allow the chocolate layer to solidify completely at room temperature.
- Combine unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the caramel mixture in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Generously spoon caramel over the chocolate-covered pecan clusters, forming the turtle’s distinctive shell.
- Let the caramel layer set and cool, creating a smooth, glossy finish.
- Once fully cooled and hardened, carefully transfer the turtle candies from the parchment paper.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their nutty flavor without burning, watching closely during the 5-minute roasting process.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a smoother, richer coating that melts more evenly and provides better texture.
- Create uniform turtle shapes by using a small spoon or piping bag for precise chocolate and caramel placement, ensuring consistent size and appearance.
- Refrigerate candies briefly to help chocolate and caramel set faster, making them easier to handle and preventing messy drips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg