Crockpot White Chocolate Pistachio Cranberry Clusters Recipe
Delight in these indulgent Crockpot White Chocolate Pistachio Cranberry Clusters, a simple no-bake treat combining creamy white chocolate with crunchy salted pistachios and tart dried cranberries. Crafted effortlessly in a crockpot, these clusters make for a perfect festive snack or gift.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 clusters 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Mix-ins
- 200 g (1 bag) white chocolate chips
- 340 g (12 oz) bakers white chocolate
- 1 cup salted pistachios
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
Garnish
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
- ¼ cup cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the white chocolate bark, white chocolate chips, salted pistachios, dried cranberries, and coconut oil into the crockpot.
- Cook on Low: Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 1 hour, stirring thoroughly at the 30-minute mark to ensure even melting and mixing.
- Final Stir: Once the chocolate is fully melted, stir the mixture once again to make sure all pistachios and cranberries are evenly coated with the melted white chocolate.
- Prepare for Setting: Place muffin cup liners on a baking sheet to hold the clusters as they cool.
- Scoop the Clusters: Using a cookie scoop, drop portions of the candy mixture into each muffin liner.
- Add Garnish: Top each cluster with chopped pistachios and cranberries for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate to Set: Move the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for about an hour until the clusters are firm and set.
Notes
- You can substitute salted pistachios with unsalted pistachios plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Refrigerating is essential to help chocolate fully harden and clusters hold their shape.
- Use muffin liners to make handling and storing clusters easier and to prevent sticking.
- Ensure stirring at the halfway point to prevent the chocolate from burning or sticking to the crockpot.
- For added flavor, a splash of vanilla extract could be added before cooking.
- Store finished clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Keywords: white chocolate clusters, pistachio cranberry treats, crockpot desserts, no-bake candy, holiday sweets
