Desserts & treats · Mixed

Keto Caramel Pecan Clusters (Turtle Candy)

Name: Keto Caramel Pecan Clusters (Turtle Candy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 Clusters
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups pecan halves (toasted); ½ cup butter; ½ cup allulose (or erythritol for crunchier caramel); ¼ cup heavy cream; ½ tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 4 oz sugar-free dark chocolate (85% or higher); Flaky sea salt (for topping)

A rich, buttery holiday treat featuring roasted pecans, sugar-free caramel, and smooth dark chocolate — classic turtle candy made 100% keto-friendly.

Published and edited by Thomas for DailyKeto.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 12 Clusters
Net carbs: 1.2g
Method: Mixed

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Step 1

Toast the pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2

Make the caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sweetener together. Stir constantly until it bubbles and turns golden (about 5–7 minutes).

For this step: ½ cup butter

Step 3

Finish caramel: Remove from heat, stir in cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.

For this step: ¼ cup heavy cream, ½ tsp vanilla extract, Pinch of salt

Step 4

Form clusters: On parchment paper, arrange small piles of toasted pecans. Spoon caramel over each pile and let cool until set.

Step 5

Add chocolate: Melt dark chocolate and drizzle or spread over each cluster. Sprinkle with flaky salt.

For this step: Pinch of salt, 4 oz sugar-free dark chocolate (85% or higher), Flaky sea salt (for topping)

Step 6

Chill: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container.

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Calories: 213
Protein: 1.8g
Fat: 21.8g
Total carbs: 14.4g
Fiber: 2.4g
Sugar alcohol: 10.8g
Net carbs: 1.2g