Blueberry Pretzel Clusters
There is a place at the Jersey Shore (not that Jersey Shore) that sells the most amazing chocolates. Every summer I look forward to a few trips for chocolate clusters filled with high quality fillings like caramel, nuts and marshmallows. On a good day, my grandfather will leave a box of them out in the kitchen with a knife. (Calories don’t count when you cut off a little piece each time you walk by) Without a doubt, by the end of the day, the box would be empty.
Jagielky’s has an incredible variety of chocolates with unique items like Double Dip Mints, essentially peppermint patties dipped in ANOTHER layer of chocolate – milk on dark or dark on milk. A couple of summers ago they started selling chocolate covered blueberries. These were large clusters of blueberries coated with a wonderful rich dark chocolate. It is heaven biting into the creamy dark chocolate and then having a huge blueberry burst in your mouth. Unfortunately, the chocolate covered blueberries are so popular that they are often sold out by the afternoon.
A few times I considered making my own but didn’t get around to it until now. And rather than stick with just the basic chocolate and blueberry mix, I added pretzel pieces to mine. These Blueberry Pretzel Clusters have a wonderful balance of sweet and salty flavors in addition to the contrast in textures from the crunchy pretzels, the juicy berries and the creamy chocolate. With the right dark chocolate, you can create a rich high quality candy.
Put these clusters out for your friends but make a secret stash for yourself because you will crave them once they disappear. Just be sure to refrigerate the chocolates so that the berries don’t spoil.
Start with some of your favorite dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (I used Trader Joe’s 72%)
Gently melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring in-between; once chocolate is completely melted, add blueberries and pretzel pieces
Stir to coat berries and pretzels completely
Use a tablespoon to drop large clusters of the mix on a baking sheet lined with wax paper
Chill chocolates in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until candy is completely firm
Blueberry Pretzel Clusters
Servings: Makes 14 chocolate clusters
Ingredients
- 9 ounces high-quality dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup salted pretzel pieces
- 1 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
Cooking Directions
- Gently melt the chocolate in 30 second increments in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in-between
- Once chocolate is completely melted, add blueberries and pretzel pieces and stir until completely coated
- Use a tablespoon to drop large clusters of the mix on a baking sheet lined with wax paper
- Chill chocolates in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until candy is completely firm
Notes:
Store chocolates in refrigerator for up to 3 days
What is your favorite chocolate candy?
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69 Responses to Blueberry Pretzel Clusters
OMG! These look incredible and I have not only bookmarked it but plan to make it… humm.. tonight!
You definitely should!
Wow, these look amazing! So creative
Wow. You have outdone yourself. I will be making these. I absolutely love buying the chocolate bars with the dried blueberries in them and I just can’t image the burst of goodness that comes with these clusters! Yummm!
Wow, what a great combination! Never would have thought to put these together, but I bet they taste great!
Oh my gooooosh – these look fabulous! I never would have thought to put fresh berries in chocolate clusters, and the pretzels are a great flavor & texture addition. Bookmarked!
this might be the best recipe i’ve seen in a while! totally gonna make this!
Ah yay!
I love the sound, look, and everything about these!
These look incredible. I’d love to see pictures of this shop. Next up, do you think you could do a recipe for, I don’t know, banana chips and potato chips?
I’ll have to take pictures when I get there this summer! Banana chips and potato chips sounds like a wonderful idea:-)
Wow these look delicious! I love that there are fresh blueberries in these guys!
I looove blueberries & chocolate, and chocolate & pretzels, so mathematically this equals a delicious idea.
Ever had blueberry coffee? It’s one of my faves but people always think it’s wierd when I order it. Among I’m sure many other things I do…
I’ve never had blueberry coffee but it sounds interesting. Where do you get that?
I actually get it at Dunkin Donuts on the days I don’t make my coffee @ home. It’s pretty amazing though.
I don’t usually love Dunkin coffee but I have to try it!
I don’t know how you think of these things, but your recipe ideas are pure genius!
You inspire me to get more creative in the kitchen.
I am definitely going to give these a try.
Thank you!
What a great idea! Love your blog! Although I have to say, it makes me really hungry!
-Samantha
thisfashionista.blogspot.com
Thanks, it makes me hungry, too lol
chocolate pretzel blueberry coffee wonderful
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