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Sea Salted Pecan Dulce de Leche Turtles

May 9, 2016 by Alison Leave a Comment

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Buttered Pecan Dulce de Leche Turtles
Print Recipe
A layer of buttered pecans, Dulce de Leche and dark chocolate set in heart shape molds are topped with just a hint of sea salt for a sophisticated take on the classic chocolate caramel turtle.
Servings Prep Time
12 candies 20 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Servings Prep Time
12 candies 20 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Buttered Pecan Dulce de Leche Turtles
Print Recipe
A layer of buttered pecans, Dulce de Leche and dark chocolate set in heart shape molds are topped with just a hint of sea salt for a sophisticated take on the classic chocolate caramel turtle.
Servings Prep Time
12 candies 20 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Servings Prep Time
12 candies 20 minutes
Passive Time
2 hours
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pecans halves
  • 1 tbs butter salted
  • 1 tbs sugar
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche caramel
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate good quality such as Ghiradelli
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
Servings: candies
Instructions
  1. In a small skillet, melt butter and add sugar and pecans. Stir until the sugar dissolves and then set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, spray a cupcake or cookie mold pan with baking spray.
  3. Place 4 ounces of chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat for one minute. Remove and stir, returning to the microwave and melting the chocolate in 30 second intervals stirring in between until melted.
  4. Distribute the pecans evenly among the 12 molds, making a single layer.
  5. Place 2 teaspoons of dulce de leche caramel on the pecans.
  6. Spoon one tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of the caramel, smoothing the chocolate to the edges of the mold. Melt the second 4 ounces of chocolate when the first batch has been used. If desired, sprinkle with a tad bit of sea salt.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: candy, dark chocolate, dulce de leche, Falk salt, ghirardelli, homemade gifts, Mother's Day, nuts, pecans, sea salt

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