Description
Delight in these easy-to-make chocolate peanut clusters, combining the rich flavor of melted milk or dark chocolate with crunchy salted peanuts. Perfect as a quick treat or thoughtful homemade gift, these no-bake clusters require minimal ingredients and effort, ready in just 40 minutes with simple steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 400g / 14oz milk or dark chocolate
- 275g / 2 cups salted peanuts
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a large bowl or jug. You can use a microwave by heating in short bursts and stirring in between, or melt it gently over a pan of hot water on the stovetop, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Mix in the peanuts: Once melted, stir in the salted peanuts thoroughly until all the peanuts are well coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Prepare the clusters: Line two trays or plates with parchment paper. Using a spoon, dollop spoonfuls of the chocolate-peanut mixture onto the parchment, pressing down each cluster slightly to form a compact shape.
- Chill to set: Place the trays in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the clusters have fully hardened and set.
- Serve or store: Once solid, serve immediately or package them as gifts. Keep refrigerated to prevent the chocolate from melting.
Notes
- These clusters are best stored in the fridge to keep the chocolate from melting.
- Use either milk or dark chocolate based on your preference.
- You can substitute salted peanuts with unsalted and add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Adjust cluster size to make around 25 pieces, depending on how large you scoop the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
