Cashew turtles are the richer cousin of the classic pecan turtle. Buttery roasted cashews sit under a puddle of soft caramel and a spoonful of milk chocolate. Three ingredients, no candy thermometer, and they look like they came from a fancy candy shop box.
Why You’ll Love It
- Three ingredients.
- Candy shop look.
- Great for gift tins.
What You Need
- 2 cups roasted salted cashews
- 1 bag (11 oz) soft caramels (unwrapped)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
How to Make Cashew Turtles
- Line a tray with parchment and arrange the cashews in 24 small piles.
- Melt the caramels with the cream until smooth.
- Spoon caramel over each pile. Let set 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and spoon over the caramel.
- Chill 30 minutes until firm.
Tips
- Salted cashews balance the sweet caramel.
- Warm the caramel again if it gets thick.
- A pinch of flaky salt on top looks pretty.
Serving and Storing
Keep in an airtight tin up to two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use unsalted cashews?
Yes, but salted taste more like candy shop turtles.
How many does it make?
About 24.
Dark or milk chocolate?
Both work.
Cashew Turtles
Buttery cashews, soft caramel and a chocolate top. A cashew twist on classic turtles, made with three ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted salted cashews
- 1 bag (11 oz) soft caramels unwrapped
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment and arrange the cashews in 24 small piles.
- Melt the caramels with the cream until smooth.
- Spoon caramel over each pile. Let set 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and spoon over the caramel.
- Chill 30 minutes until firm.
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