Chocolate Cherry Almond Clusters (Printable Version)

Rich dark chocolate clusters featuring crunchy toasted almonds and tart dried cherries for an irresistible sweet and salty combination.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup whole almonds, raw or roasted

→ Dried Fruit

02 - 1/2 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped

→ Chocolate

03 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# How To Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Skip this step if using pre-roasted almonds. Allow to cool before combining.
03 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Melt over a saucepan of simmering water using the double boiler method, or microwave in short bursts, stirring until completely smooth.
04 - Add the toasted almonds and chopped dried cherries to the melted chocolate. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing clusters apart to prevent them from touching.
06 - If desired, sprinkle each cluster with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still soft.
07 - Refrigerate the clusters for 30 minutes or until completely firm and set.
08 - Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week for best quality.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes with almost zero active cooking time
  • Perfect balance of crunch, chew, and rich chocolate that feels indulgent without being overwhelming
02 -
  • Don't rush the toasting step—those fragrant oils released from the almonds make a huge difference in the final flavor
  • If your chocolate seizes (gets grainy), add a tiny bit of coconut oil and stir gently to rescue it
03 -
  • Work quickly once you mix the nuts and fruit into the chocolate—the toppings start sinking if you let it sit too long
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill your baking sheet for 10 minutes before dropping the clusters to help them set faster

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