Cashew Caramel Chocolate Turtle Clusters Food

CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line baking sheets with waxed paper and grease paper with butter; set aside., In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six or seven cashews. Let stand until completely set., In a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
• Melt 1 cup of chocolate wafers in the microwave for 35 seconds. Stir, then return and for an additional 30 seconds. Stir.
• Using a tablespoon, add a little spoonful of chocolate on the waxed paper and continue until all the chocolate has been used, approximately 18.
• Add 4-6 cashews on top of the chocolate.
• Melt caramels in microwave safe dish for 30 seconds. Stir, then return for additional 15 second intervals until caramels are melted. Stir and using a spoon and small spatula, add a spoonful of caramel on top of the cashews. Have to work fast as caramel sets up fast. If that happens, just pop in microwave for 10 seconds. Continue until all the caramel has been used.
• In the same bowl the chocolate was melted in, add another cup of chocolate wafers and microwave for 35 seconds, stir, then again for 30 seconds. Stir.
• Spoon chocolate over the top of the caramel and let set. Can put in the fridge for faster set up.
• Melt white chocolate wafers in the microwave at 50% power for 35 seconds, stir, then again at 15 second intervals at 50% power until smooth and creamy.
• Drizzle over the top of each chocolate caramel cashew cluster and once set, enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Stir 2/3 cup caramel bits and cashews into the chocolate.
• Quickly scoop out 24 spoonfuls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Immediately sprinkle on chopped cashews.
• Refrigerate for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
• Remove and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
• Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of caramel bits with the heavy whipping cream.
• Heat on high in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Stir until smooth.
• Drizzle over the chocolate clusters.
• Allow the caramel to dry before packaging.

CHOCOLATE CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the chocolates until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cashews and toffee bits. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS

Steps:

• This recipe works best with a silicone baking mat, silpat or non-stick foil. DO NOT USE WAX PAPER.
• Line a table or counter with baking mats or non-stick foil (non-stick side up).
• Place approximately 40 clusters of cashes all over baking mat or foil in round mounds. I had 6 cashews per mound, close together.
• In a LARGE pot mix sugar, salt, corn syrup and whipping cream.
• Clip a candy thermometer onto the pan if your pan allows. If not, you'll have to check the temperature regularly with your thermometer then rinse it off after each time.
• Cook caramel mixture over medium heat (I like to cook mine at a 7.5 level on my stove) until caramel reaches 241*F. Caramel should cook at a heavy simmer / boil and will double, if not triple, in volume from the bubbles.
• Stir caramel mixture every few minutes to prevent from scorching the bottom of the caramel.
• The mixture will come to 218*F pretty quickly, so don't panic. Between 218*F - 241*F will take a little while.
• As you cook and stir, the caramel will start off white, then a light caramel then eventually a rich caramel color.
• Once caramel reaches 241*F, remove from stove.
• Using a cookie scoop, scoop out 1-2 Tablespoons of caramel and pour over each pile of cashews.
• Allow to cool completely. Gently pick up one cashew mound and fold caramel edges under cluster.
• Melt white chocolate according to package directions an dip clusters into chocolate then replace on baking mat or non-stick foil to dry.
• Place in cute jars or bags and give away to friends and family (or eat them all yourself!)