While chocolate cravings must be satisfied, store-bought clusters can inspire sticker shock. No problem—you can make your own in minutes.
- 1 cup + 1 T pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried blueberries and raisins
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup + 2 T cacao powder
Combine the ingredients in a metal bowl, setting aside 1 T of pecans. Scraping the sides of the bowl, stir with a spatula until the mixture has the consistency of thick brownie batter. With an ice cream scoop, form four or five clusters, pushing each one down into the scoop before transferring it to a second metal bowl. (The clusters need to be compressed to set properly.) Scrape remaining chocolate from the sides of the first bowl and distribute it over the four clusters. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Allow the clusters to set in the freezer for several hours.
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