Nut Butter Chocolate Clusters
No-bake clusters of roasted peanuts bound with dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter, then chilled until firm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
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Step 2
Add a shallow layer of water to a saucepan, bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat.
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Step 3
Place the dark chocolate in a dry heatproof bowl and set it over the saucepan. Stir until melted and smooth, then remove the bowl from the heat.
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Step 4
Stir the peanut butter and salt into the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
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Step 5
Fold in the peanuts until evenly coated.
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Step 6
Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in 16 evenly sized clusters.
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Step 7
Refrigerate the clusters until firm, then serve chilled or allow them to stand briefly at room temperature.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Use clean, dry equipment. Refrigerate the finished clusters in a covered container and consume within one week.
Risk factors
- Burns from steam, hot water, and the heated bowl
- Moisture introduced into melting chocolate
- Contamination during no-bake handling