Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Seeds clusters combine the rich, smooth taste of dark chocolate with the crunchy, nutty flavor of toasted pumpkin seeds. Perfect as a healthy snack or a festive treat, these clusters offer a delightful balance of sweet and salty with an optional sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 clusters 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 cup toasted, unsalted, shelled pumpkin seeds, divided (or substitute salted pumpkin seeds, and omit sea salt topping)
Optional Topping
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Add the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips to a small pot set over low heat. Stir continuously to prevent burning until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Remove the pot immediately from heat.
- Coat Pumpkin Seeds: Add 3/4 cup of the toasted pumpkin seeds to the melted chocolate. Gently stir until all the seeds are completely coated in the rich melted chocolate.
- Form Clusters: Using a heaping teaspoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate pumpkin seed mixture and place them onto a large plate or sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, spacing them out evenly.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle a small handful of the reserved plain pumpkin seeds on top of each chocolate cluster to add extra texture and visual appeal. If desired, sprinkle a light pinch of sea salt on top of each cluster to enhance flavor.
- Repeat the Process: Continue scooping, topping with plain seeds, and sprinkling sea salt until all the chocolate pumpkin seed mixture is used, making about 20 clusters in total.
- Chill to Harden: Place the prepared clusters in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the chocolate to set and harden before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute salted pumpkin seeds for the unsalted variety, but omit the sea salt topping to avoid excessive saltiness.
- Store the chocolate pumpkin seed clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a festive twist, try using white chocolate or milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- These clusters make a great homemade gift or party snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster (about 15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate pumpkin seeds, chocolate clusters, healthy snack, no-bake dessert, pumpkin seed recipe
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