Vegan Pear Chocolate Clusters (Printable Version)

Juicy pears coated in melted vegan chocolate with crunchy nuts, chilled for a perfect bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

→ Crunch

04 - 3/4 cup chopped roasted almonds (or walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts)

→ Extras (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
06 - Pinch of sea salt for sprinkling

# How To Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat diced pears dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
03 - Melt the vegan chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth; stir well.
04 - Gently mix the pears, chopped nuts, and dried fruit (if using) in a large bowl.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate over the pear mixture and fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
07 - Sprinkle each cluster with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until clusters are firm and set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like something from a fancy chocolatier, but you can make them in your own kitchen with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The combination of soft fruit, crunchy nuts, and smooth chocolate hits every texture craving at once.
  • Theyre naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you can share them with just about anyone without worrying about restrictions.
  • Cleanup is minimal, and you dont even need to turn on the oven.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy here, so make sure your pears are as dry as possible before mixing them with the chocolate.
  • Dont skip the coconut oil in the chocolate, it prevents the coating from becoming grainy and helps it harden with a satisfying snap.
  • These need to stay refrigerated because the pears will release moisture at room temperature and the clusters can get sticky.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the clusters evenly so they all look uniform and professional.
  • If your chocolate starts to harden while youre forming the clusters, pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds to loosen it up again.
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt or a drizzle of melted white chocolate on top turns these into something you could easily gift or serve at a gathering.

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