Vegan Dark Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Clusters
These Vegan Dark Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut Clusters are the perfect treat to have stashed in the fridge or serve at a gathering.
Servings 40Clusters
Ingredients
Vegan Caramel
2/3CupSugar
1/8tspSalt
1/4CupWater
1/2CupCoconut Cream
Clusters
1 1/2CupsMacadamia Nuts
1CupDark chocolate (chunks or chips)
Instructions
Vegan Caramel
In a saucepan, add sugar, salt and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently. Once it is boiling, let it simmer at medium heat for 6-8 minutes until the sugar mixture is turning an amber color.
Once it begins to amber in color, add the coconut cream. Continue cooking, stirring, for 6-8 minutes until the caramel reaches 240 degrees F. Remove from heat and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
Assembly of Clusters
Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place clusters of 2 whole, or 4 halves macadamia nuts on sheet.
Spoon some caramel over the macadamia nut clusters and then put sheet in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
While that is chilling, use a double boiler or microwave and melt the dark chocolate until smooth and creamy.
Pour dark chocolate over the clusters and return to refrigerator for about 5 more minutes until set.
Notes
* This vegan caramel is delicious but it does stay quite gooey. These are best stored in the refrigerator.**For the coconut cream, I used the cream (not water) part of a can of coconut milk. You can also use specifically canned coconut cream. For a dairy version, substitute regular heavy cream.