Pecan, Pepita and Coconut Clusters

By Casa de Suna

Published Mar 13

Perfect as a midday treat or indulgence on-the-go, these crunchy clusters are one of our favorite snacks for satisfying our sweet cravings.

Be sure to make them on a day with low humidity and store in an airtight container to ensure they crisp up.

How to Make It

Difficulty: Moderate

Overall Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Serves: 16-20 clusters depending on size

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 1/4 cup roasted, salted pepitas
  • 1 ¼ cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely shredded, unsweetened coconut, toasted
  • ¼ cup coconut chips, toasted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • Maldon sea salt or flaked sea salt (optional)
  • 2 cups 70% dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Combine pepitas, pecans, coconut, honey, maple syrup, sesame seeds, vanilla and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Scrape onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. Remove from oven. Working quickly, use two spoons to clump nut-mixture into tablespoon-sized clusters. Return to oven. Bake for another 10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with maldon salt, if desired. Transfer clusters to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Meanwhile, bring an inch of water to a boil in a medium pot. Combine chocolate and oil in a medium bowl. Set bowl over boiling water, being careful not to let the bottom of the bowl come into contact with the water. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir chocolate constantly until melted. Remove from heat.
  6. Drizzle chocolate-mixture over cooled clusters. Alternatively, dip the bottoms of the clusters into the chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  7. Chill clusters in fridge until chocolate has hardened, 5 to 10 minutes.

How to Store It

Store clusters in an airtight container separated by layers of parchment.

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