Pistachio Dried Cranberry Clusters (Printable Version)

Elegant bite-sized clusters of pistachios and dried cranberries coated in rich dark chocolate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts & Fruits

01 - 1 cup shelled roasted unsalted pistachios (about 120 grams)
02 - 2/3 cup dried cranberries (about 80 grams)

→ Chocolate

03 - 5 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (minimum 60% cacao), chopped

→ Optional Garnish

04 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine pistachios and dried cranberries.
03 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water (double boiler). Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate over the nut and fruit mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
06 - If desired, sprinkle each cluster lightly with flaky sea salt.
07 - Refrigerate clusters for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
08 - Store clusters in an airtight container in a cool environment for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple and quick to make
  • Perfect snack for any time
02 -
  • Substitute white or milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor
  • Swap pistachios for almonds or hazelnuts as desired
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for even cluster sizes
  • Cool the chocolate mixture slightly before scooping to prevent melting
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