Description
Indulge in the delightful contrast of smooth, rich chocolate enveloping a chewy caramel center, all balanced by the satisfying crunch of roasted peanuts. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Clusters:
- 2 cups roasted peanuts
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and butter over medium heat, stirring until melted and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Slowly add the heavy cream and salt, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the caramel cool slightly before mixing in the roasted peanuts.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the caramel-peanut mixture onto the sheet, allowing them to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cooled caramel peanut cluster into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered clusters to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The caramel can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: cooking and dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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