Crunchy nut clusters coated in chocolate, shaped like pinecones, perfect for festive and elegant occasions.
# What you need:
→ Chocolate
01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1.75 oz milk chocolate, chopped
→ Nuts & Seeds
03 - 3.5 oz whole almonds, toasted
04 - 2.6 oz pecan halves, toasted
→ Crunch
05 - 2.1 oz cornflake cereal (gluten-free if needed)
→ Decoration
06 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine dark and milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt over simmering water or microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
03 - Stir toasted almonds, pecan halves, and cornflakes into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
04 - Use two spoons to scoop twelve portions onto the baking sheet, shaping each into an oval or pinecone shape.
05 - Press extra nut halves on top to mimic overlapping pinecone scales.
06 - Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until the clusters are firm.
07 - Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
