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Chocolate Covered Prune And Almond Clusters Recipe

One of the easiest and healthy-ish desserts ever, these Chocolate Covered Prune and Almond Clusters are a must-make.
4.8 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Diet Vegetarian
Servings 16 Clusters
Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

  • Dry Measuring Cups And Spoons
  • Digital Kitchen Scale
  • Small Saucepan With Lid
  • Glass Bowls
  • Rimmed Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Silicone Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1 cup dried prunes sliced into thin strips
  • 5 ounces dark chocolate
  • 5 ounces milk chocolate
  • Pinch Maldon sea salt or other flaky sea salt, for garnish
  • Pinch Turbinado or sanding sugar for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Toast The Nuts: Turn the oven to 350°F and place a rack in the middle. Spread the nuts out on a rimmed baking sheet then toast them until they’re fragrant and just starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool until they’re cool enough to handle.
  • Melt The Chocolate: Before you melt the chocolate, line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment, or a baking mat and set it aside.
    Set up a bain-marie by placing an inch or two of water in a small saucepan and heating it to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl (stainless steel or glass work well) over the water and add the chocolate and stir until it’s evenly melted. 
  • Make The Clusters: Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat and add the nuts and prunes. Stir to make sure all the ingredients are evenly coated in the chocolate. Using a soup spoon, drop the mixture into mounds on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1-inch apart. (You should have about 15 clusters.)
    Top each cluster with a pinch of salt and sugar, then place in the refrigerator until they’re set up. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy chocolate dessert