Three ingredients are all it takes to make these dark chocolate blueberry clusters with pistachios. Chocolate covered blueberries are a great pairing on their own, and the pistachios add a pop of green and a bit of salty texture for a super easy dark chocolate snack you won’t be able to resist.
This chocolate clusters recipe keeps things simple, so it works as one of those healthy chocolate snacks for when you want something sweet without going overboard. It also earns a spot on your Christmas candy ideas list, as the dark chocolate covered fruit looks festive with zero decorating skills required.
Bring a batch to a potluck, set them out at a party, or keep them in the fridge for yourself! Of all the holiday treats you’ll make this season, these dark chocolate sweets might be the easiest.
If you love easy chocolate snacks, you may also like these dark chocolate pistachio cookies, some s’mores with nutella, or my Nutella frappe.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Blueberry Clusters Recipe
Only three ingredients: These chocolate snacks are quick to shop for and so easy to make in no time at all.
No oven required: The chocolate melts in the microwave, and the clusters set on their own, so there’s very little hands-on work.
Sweet, fruity and crunchy: Rich dark chocolate, fresh blueberries and pistachios give you a satisfying bite in a snack that feels a little lighter and healthier than most candy recipes.
Ingredients
To make these chocolate covered treats you’ll need the following ingredients. You can find the specific quantities and steps in the recipe card below.
- Blueberries: Fresh is best for this recipe – I don’t recommend frozen fruit as they are too soft to form chocolate covered clusters.
- Chocolate: I love to use dark chocolate when making homemade clusters, but you can also use milk or even white chocolate if preferred.
- Pistachios: Salted pistachios pair really well with the dark chocolate, but you can also use natural pistachios – and sprinkle a little salt on top as an option.
How To Make Chocolate Covered Blueberries With Pistachios
Here’s a quick overview of how to make dark chocolate blueberry clusters. For the full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements needed, scroll down to the printable recipe card below.
You will need a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and a large bowl to get started.
Melt the chocolate: Chop the chocolate and place in a large microwave proof bowl. Melt in 20-second increments, stirring gently each time, until just melted.
Don’t overheat, or over stir to prevent the chocolate seizing – especially important if you are using milk or white chocolate.
Coat the blueberries: Tip the blueberries into the melted chocolate and stir gently using a metal spoon until fully coated.
Form the clusters: Use a large spoon or 1/4 cup to scoop clusters of the chocolate coated blueberries onto the lined baking sheet.
Immediately sprinkle the crushed pistachios over the top of each blueberry cluster – while the chocolate is still soft.
Set the tray of chocolate blueberry clusters aside to firm up completely. You can set them at room temperature, or pop in the fridge for 30 minutes to speed up the process.
What To Serve With Chocolate Fruit Clusters
With your daily coffee: A couple of chocolate covered blueberry snacks alongside a honey almond cold brew or hot coffee flavored with sweet cream creamer is bliss.
On a holiday dessert board: Pair them with chocolate pinwheel cookies, some white chocolate almond fudge and some white snowflake cupcakes for a platter that looks festive and offers a mix of textures.
With vanilla yogurt or ice cream: Break a few fruit clusters over the top for a crunchy, chocolatey topping that turns a simple bowl into a dessert.
How To Store Chocolate Dipped Blueberries
Store: Seal chocolate clusters in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days – the timeframe will depend on the freshness of your blueberries.
Freeze: Place the tray of clusters in the freezer to firm up completely, then transfer to a freezer friendly container or bag and store for up to 1 month.
Thaw overnight in the fridge, or on the counter for 15-30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
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Dark Chocolate Blueberry Clusters With Pistachios
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup dark chocolate chopped
- 2 cups blueberries fresh
- ¼ cup pistachios crushed
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- Place the dark chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl and melt in 20-second bursts, stirring each time with a metal spoon, until just melted.
- Stir the blueberries through the melted chocolate to coat well.
- Use a large spoon or 1/4 cup to form chocolate clusters on the lined baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle each blueberry cluster with a teaspoon of crushed pistachios before the chocolate firms up.
- Allow the chocolate clusters to set at room temperature, or pop the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
