Homemade Turtles

Homemade Turtles is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 27. For 76 cents per serving, this recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 169 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. 26147 people were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up caramel, cream, dark chocolate, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Averie Cooks. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 38%, which is not so spectacular. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Homemade Caramel Turtles, Homemade Bacon Turtles, and Homemade Turtles Candies.

Servings: 27

Preparation duration: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

25 caramel squares, unwrapped (about 1 heaping cup)

1/4 cream or half-and-half

about 16 ounces roughly chopped chocolate, melted (I used 8 ounces dark and 8 ounces milk, both Trader Joe's Pound Plus bars)

8 ounces pecan halves (I used roasted, lightly salted)

sea salt, optional for sprinkling

Equipment:

baking paper

microwave

stove

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Line two baking sheets or large platters with parchment paper. It's helpful if they will fit in either fridge or freezer. Make small piles of pecans, using 5 to 6 pieces per pile. Overlap the pecans some to reduce gaps so the caramel doesn't seep through. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the caramels, cream, and heat on high power to melt. It will probably take about 3 to 4 minutes total, but you must stop and stir the mixture every 30 seconds so you don't burn it. The first few times, stirring is almost futile but eventually the caramels soften enough to be stirred smooth. Take your time, don't overheat or heat too quickly, and keep stirring; it will come together. The caramel is runny and loose when it first comes together, but firms up quite a bit as it cools. Alternatively, you can melt caramels on the stove over low heat, using caution and stirring frequently. Add about 1 tablespoon caramel to the top of each pecan pile; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 8 ounces chocolate and heat to melt, about 1 minute on high power. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth. I prefer working in smaller batches with chocolate and recommend doing the same and not heating all 16 ounces at once; melt additional chocolate as necessary. Add about 2 tablespoons chocolate to the top of each pecan cluster by dolloping it on top and letting it fall down the sides. Optionally add a pinch of sea salt to each Turtle. Allow Turtles to firm up at room temp (will take many hours) or in the fridge or freezer (about 15 minutes) before serving. Turtles will keep airtight at room temperature for weeks, or in the fridge or freezer for many months. 

 

Step by step:


1. Line two baking sheets or large platters with parchment paper. It's helpful if they will fit in either fridge or freezer. Make small piles of pecans, using 5 to 6 pieces per pile. Overlap the pecans some to reduce gaps so the caramel doesn't seep through. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the caramels, cream, and heat on high power to melt. It will probably take about 3 to 4 minutes total, but you must stop and stir the mixture every 30 seconds so you don't burn it. The first few times, stirring is almost futile but eventually the caramels soften enough to be stirred smooth. Take your time, don't overheat or heat too quickly, and keep stirring; it will come together. The caramel is runny and loose when it first comes together, but firms up quite a bit as it cools. Alternatively, you can melt caramels on the stove over low heat, using caution and stirring frequently.

2. Add about 1 tablespoon caramel to the top of each pecan pile; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 8 ounces chocolate and heat to melt, about 1 minute on high power.

3. Heat in 15-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth. I prefer working in smaller batches with chocolate and recommend doing the same and not heating all 16 ounces at once; melt additional chocolate as necessary.

4. Add about 2 tablespoons chocolate to the top of each pecan cluster by dolloping it on top and letting it fall down the sides. Optionally add a pinch of sea salt to each Turtle. Allow Turtles to firm up at room temp (will take many hours) or in the fridge or freezer (about 15 minutes) before serving. Turtles will keep airtight at room temperature for weeks, or in the fridge or freezer for many months. 


Nutrition Information:

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192k Calories
2g Protein
13g Total Fat
15g Carbs
2% Health Score
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Calories
192k
10%

Fat
13g
21%

  Saturated Fat
4g
30%

Carbohydrates
15g
5%

  Sugar
10g
11%

Cholesterol
1mg
0%

Sodium
218mg
10%

Caffeine
13mg
4%

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Protein
2g
5%

Manganese
0.71mg
35%

Copper
0.4mg
20%

Magnesium
49mg
12%

Iron
2mg
12%

Fiber
2g
11%

Phosphorus
85mg
9%

Zinc
0.98mg
7%

Potassium
173mg
5%

Vitamin B1
0.07mg
5%

Calcium
30mg
3%

Vitamin B2
0.05mg
3%

Selenium
1µg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.2mg
2%

Vitamin E
0.26mg
2%

Vitamin K
1µg
2%

Vitamin B6
0.03mg
1%

Vitamin B3
0.29mg
1%

Vitamin B12
0.07µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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