These white chocolate clusters are easy, delicious, and absolutely fun! Made with only 5 ingredients, this finger-dessert comes together quickly! Likewise, it goes just as fast.
Am I the only one who starts thinking about holiday decorations and holiday food as soon as October ends? Well, if you’re anything like me, you’re probably day-dreaming of all the delicious treats that are devoured throughout the holiday season. I’ll take all the peppermint bark, gingerbread, fudge, and sugar cookies. Please, and thank you!
But, if you’re not dreaming about eating these treats, you’re definitely planning on making some. Perhaps, you’re even looking for some new recipes to try this year. Well, these white chocolate clusters are the perfect holiday treats.
Why You Need These White Chocolate Clusters In Your Life
They’re so incredibly easy to make. You only need five ingredients for them and less than an hour (this includes the time it takes the clusters to cool down). So if you’re hosting a holiday party this year, you can quickly make these and focus on your other dishes. But if you’re a guest, these make the perfect take-along.
You can make them ahead of time. Whip these up the night before! Just store in an air-tight container.
You can add, omit, and replace as you like. The recipe is pretty fantastic as it is. But you can tailor this to your exact preference. If you’re not a fan of almonds, you can easily replace them with peanuts, or even pistachios. Don’t want the chocolate drizzle? Try caramel instead – it’s extra festive.
These white chocolate clusters are always a hit with my guests and they’ll always be a part of our holidays. I hope they become a part of yours too!
What do I need to make this recipe?
- 2 cups sunflower seeds
- 2 1/2 cups slivered almonds
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 10oz crispy rice cereal, or half a box of Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
How to make White Chocolate Clusters:
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- On a double boiler melt 4 cups of white chocolate chips.
- Toast 2 1/2 cups of slivered almonds for 3-5 minutes in the oven.
- Add the crispy rice cereal, 2 cups sunflower seeds, and 2 1/2 cups of toasted slivered almonds to a large bowl.
- Combine.
- When the white chocolate is melted, pour it into the large bowl with all the ingredients. Mix fast and well together.
- Prepare parchment paper on a cutting board or baking sheet.
- With an ice cream spoon, scoop up a spoon full of mix on to the parchment paper, like you would when making cookies. (these do not need to be perfect circles).
- As soon as white chocolate cools and stiffens, the clusters will be ready. For faster cooling, you could put them in the refrigerator.
- Optional step: melt 1/3 cup chocolate chips and drizzle over the clusters for nice presentation.
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Equipment I Used
White Chocolate Clusters
Equipment
- bowl
- saucepan
- large bowl
- parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- icecream scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups sunflower seeds
- 2 ½ cups slivered almonds toasted
- 4 cups white chocolate chips melted
- 10 oz crispy rice cereal
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips optional, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- On a double boiler, melt 4 cups white chocolate chips.
- Toast 2 ½ cups silvered almonds for 3-5 minutes in the oven.
- Add the crispy rice cereal, 2 cups sunflower seeds and 2 ½ cups toasted slivered almonds to a large bowl.
- Combine.
- When the white chocolate has melted, pour it into the large bowl with all the ingredients. Mix it fast and well together.
- Prepare parchment paper on a cutting board or baking sheet.
- With an ice cream spoon, scoop one spoon-full onto the parchment paper as if scooping cookies. The clusters do not need to be perfect circles.
- Leave out on the counter or transfer to the fridge for the clusters to cool.
- Optional step: melt ⅓ cup chocolate chips and drizzle over the clusters for nice presentation.
Notes
Nutrition
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