A Valentines Day Sweet – Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters

A Valentines Day Sweet – Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 16-18 clusters, depending on size

This is more of an idea than a recipe. Use your imagination.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dark chocolate
• 3/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
• 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

1. Melt chocolate in double boiler. Make chocolate clusters one of two ways: (1)Mix walnut pieces and pomegranate seeds in with chocolate and put spoonfuls of chocolate mixture on parchment paper lined baking sheet; (2) line mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a little melted chocolate in the bottom of the liner. Sprinkle a few walnuts and pomegranate seeds on top, then drizzle more melted chocolate on top. Sprinkle another layer of walnuts and pomegranate seeds on top, and finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
2. Place in refrigerator until firm.

Notes

I tried making these chocolate clusters with black walnuts as well as regular walnuts. Black walnuts have a unique flavor. They are stronger tasting and have a little bit of a fruity flavor that paired nicely with the pomegranate seeds and chocolate.

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