Description
This Crockpot White Chocolate Pistachio Cranberry Clusters recipe is the ultimate “dump and go” dessert. You simply add the ingredients, stir once, and let the crockpot work its magic. The result is a creamy, sweet, and salty treat with the festive red and green colors from cranberries and pistachios. These beautiful little bites are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or as a stunning homemade gift.
Ingredients
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- 200 g (approx. 1 bag) White chocolate chips
- 340 g (12 oz) Baker's white chocolate (or almond bark), broken into chunks
- 1 cup Salted, shelled pistachios
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Chopped pistachios &; cranberries, reserved for garnish
Instructions
- Load the Slow Cooker: Place the baker’s white chocolate chunks, white chocolate chips, salted pistachios, dried cranberries, and coconut oil into the insert of your slow cooker.
- Melt on Low: Place the insert into the slow cooker, cover, and set to LOW. Cook for 1 hour. It is very important that you stir everything at the 30-minute mark.
- Prep Your Baking Sheet: While the chocolate is melting, line a large baking sheet with mini muffin cup liners or small parchment paper cups.
- Stir and Scoop: After the full hour, turn the crockpot off. Stir everything one last time until the pistachios and cranberries are fully coated in the velvety white chocolate.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (or two spoons) to drop the candy mixture into the prepared liners.
- Garnish and Chill: While the clusters are still wet, sprinkle the tops with your reserved ¼ cup of chopped pistachios and cranberries.
- Carefully move the baking sheet to the refrigerator and let the clusters chill for at least 1 hour, or until they are completely firm.
Notes
- Coconut Oil: The coconut oil is the secret to a silky-smooth, glossy finish and helps the white chocolate melt flawlessly.
- Stirring is Key: Stirring at the 30-minute mark is very important to ensure even melting and prevent scorching.
- Do Not Use High Heat: White chocolate is delicate and can seize or become grainy if overheated. Do not try to rush this on the HIGH setting.
- Gourmet Touch: For a gourmet touch, add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cluster before chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Candy, Holiday
- Method: Slow Cooking, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
