coconut clusters
These dark chocolate coconut clusters are packed with toasted coconut flavor, rich dark chocolate and pops of flaky salt. The crystallized coconut shreds add an extra layer of crispy texture and caramelized flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (can also use unsweetened shredded coconut)
- 5 oz tempered chocolate
- 1/2 tsp flaky salt, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine sugar and water in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Boil until syrup thickens and is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in coconut and continue to cook, stirring and smashing coconut clumps with a spoon to break them up, until coconut is deeply toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in flaky salt and pour onto a baking sheet. Spread out into an even layer and let cool to room temperature.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Transfer coconut to a large bowl and stir in just enough tempered chocolate to coat the coconut, about 5 oz. The mixture will resemble wet sand. Mix until well coated and, working quickly before chocolate sets, scoop tablespoon-sized clusters onto prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle with flaky salt and let sit until fully hardened, at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 9.1g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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