Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Seeds are a perfect snack combining the crunchiness of toasted pumpkin seeds with rich, melted dark chocolate, lightly enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt. This recipe yields about 20 delightful clusters, ideal for a healthy indulgence or festive treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 clusters 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stove-top melting and chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chocolate Coating
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Seeds
- 1 cup toasted, unsalted, shelled pumpkin seeds, divided (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
Optional Topping
- Sea salt, for sprinkling (omit if using salted pumpkin seeds)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Add the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips to a pot on the stove over low heat. Stir continuously to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and does not burn. Once fully melted, remove the pot from the heat immediately to prevent overheating.
- Combine Seeds and Chocolate: Add 3/4 cup of the toasted pumpkin seeds to the melted chocolate. Gently stir to coat all seeds thoroughly with the smooth, melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
- Form Clusters: Using a heaping teaspoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate-coated pumpkin seed mixture and place each onto a large plate or a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Aim for about 20 clusters in total.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after placing each cluster, sprinkle a few plain toasted pumpkin seeds on top to add texture and visual appeal. Optionally, add a small sprinkle of sea salt over the clusters for a balanced sweet-salty flavor, especially if using unsalted pumpkin seeds.
- Chill and Set: Place the plate or sheet pan with the pumpkin seed chocolate clusters in the refrigerator. Allow them to chill and harden for at least one hour before serving to ensure the chocolate solidifies properly.
Notes
- Use unsalted pumpkin seeds if you plan to add sea salt on top; omit the salt topping if using salted seeds.
- Dark chocolate can be substituted with semi-sweet or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Ensure seeds are fully toasted and cooled before mixing with chocolate for best texture and flavor.
- Store clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger batches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 clusters (about 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate covered pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed clusters, healthy snack, Halloween snack, chocolate snack
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