Trinity Chocolate Clusters
Make these three-ingredient treats as a reminder of how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one and yet remain distinctly unique. Remember to model God’s self-sacrificing love and share some of them!
Servings: 15 clusters
Calories: 49kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment or waxed paper
- Double boiler (see tips for alternatives)
- Spoon for stirring
- Rubber spatula
- Plate for serving
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chocolate chips dairy-free
- ¼ cup roasted shelled peanuts
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- Coarsely chop the peanuts so pieces are about ¼ of a peanut. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Add cranberries to the bowl with the peanuts and stir to mix.
- Pour 1-2 cups of water in the bottom of a double boiler so there is about ½ to 1-inch of water yet allows for space for steam to develop below the bottom of the boiler.
- Place the top section of the double boiler on top and pour in the chocolate chips. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until chocolate melts.
- Dollop about 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate on the parchment paper and spread into about a 2-to-2½ inch wide circle. Repeat with remaining chocolate to form about 15 circles.
- Sprinkle the nut and dried cranberry mixture over the chocolate and gently press it in.
- Refrigerate or freeze until the chocolate becomes firm, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the clusters to a plate and serve.
- To store: Place in a covered container and store in a cool place or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Remember to wash the dishes and clean up after yourself.
Video
Notes
Variations:
- Trinity Chocolate Clusters with Sea Salt: Sprinkle the chocolate rounds with sea salt before or after adding the nut mixture.
- Nut-Free Trinity Chocolate Clusters: Substitute pumpkin seeds or roasted sunflower seeds for the peanuts Trinity Carob Clusters: Substitute carob chips or chopped carob bar for the chocolate.
- Other Nuts: Substitute chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, or toasted cashews or pistachios for the peanuts.
- Other Dried Fruit: Substitute dried cherries, dried blueberries, or chopped dried apricots or mango for the cranberries or raisins.
- Be careful not to allow any water to drip into the melted chocolate. It can cause the chocolate to seize and turn into a clump that won’t melt.
- Heat the chocolate slowly over medium-low heat to prevent it from seizing and becoming grainy.
- Make sure that the water does not touch the bottom of the top section of the double boiler, so the chocolate doesn’t get too hot.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, use a heat-proof bowl, such as Pyrex, or a round casserole over a small saucepan. The bowl should be large enough that the edges extend above the top of the saucepan for easy removal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cluster | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg