Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
While the caramel is still warm, carefully spoon it over the pecan clusters.
- Use about 1 1/2 teaspoons of caramel for each cluster, ensuring that it drizzles over the pecans to bind them together.
- Work quickly, as caramel sets as it cools. The warm caramel will coat each pecan, creating a glue-like effect that gives these clusters their signature shape.
Tip: If the caramel begins to harden in the pan, briefly return it to the heat to soften before continuing.
Step 5: Melt the Chocolate
For the final topping, melt the milk chocolate chips, giving these clusters a smooth and indulgent finish.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of shortening to the melted chocolate. This addition helps create a glossy, smooth chocolate that’s easy to drizzle over the clusters.
Tip: Melt the chocolate slowly to prevent it from scorching. Stirring between intervals will help the chips melt evenly and avoid overheating.
Step 6: Top with Chocolate
