dulce de leche turtles
For Halloween, surprise everyone with these yummy Dulce de Leche Turtles treats! Using dulce de leche instead of caramel is a nice change from the original.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr 40 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
40 turtles
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- 200 large pecan halves
- 12 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate such as guittard
How To Make dulce de leche turtles
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Step 1Place can of sweetened condensed milk sideways in a pot of boiling water; simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Add more water to make sure the can is covered at all times. Carefully remove from the water and let it cool completely, about 1 hour.
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Step 2On a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat, place pecan halves in a flower shape. Add a small dollop of dulce de leche in the center where all the pecan halves are joined. Place a pecan half on top. When they are all done, transfer to the refrigerator.
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Step 3In a pot with an inch of water at the bottom, place a bowl on top (bain-marie aka double boiler). Set the heat to medium-low and add chocolate; stir often until chocolate is all melted about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 4Remove from the heat and immediately coat turtles with it, about 1 to 1 ½ tsp. per turtle. When done coating, transfer to the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Makes 40 turtles
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Step 5To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oTZBboXa1A
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Category:
Other Snacks
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Sugar
Keyword:
#easy recipe
Keyword:
#Halloween Recipes
Keyword:
#Canadian recipe
Keyword:
#Canadian cuisine
Keyword:
#Canadian food
Keyword:
#chocolate snack
Keyword:
#Halloween treat recipes
Keyword:
#candy recipe
Culture:
Canadian
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