Description
Few treats can match the satisfying snap, chew, and melt of a homemade pecan caramel turtle. With their crunchy pecan base, gooey caramel center, and silky chocolate top, these candies are a classic trifecta of texture and flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups pecan halves
35–40 soft caramel squares
2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups milk chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange 3–4 pecan halves into small clusters, creating little “turtle legs.” 🌰✨
⏱️ Duration: 3 minutes
Add caramel squares and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. 🍯🔥
⏱️ Duration: 2–3 minutes
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted caramel onto each pecan cluster, allowing it to form thick, round caramel mounds. Let cool slightly to hold shape. 🍮🤎
⏱️ Duration: 5 minutes
Melt the milk chocolate wafers in 15–20 second bursts, stirring until silky smooth. 🍫💛
⏱️ Duration: 1–2 minutes
Spoon a generous mound of melted chocolate over each caramel piece, creating domed, glossy tops. 🍫✨
⏱️ Duration: 3 minutes
Allow the turtles to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm and shiny. ❄️🐢
⏱️ Duration: 20–30 minutes