These Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters are so easy to make and make the perfect party sweet.
Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters
Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day and I’ve been collecting cheery and bright ideas on my Valentine Pinterest Board the past few weeks, some healthier than others. Since February is Heart Disease Awareness Month, I wanted to come up with an easy Valentine’s Day treat that is not only sweet but heart healthy. I got this super easy idea from Lexie’s Kitchen and added heart healthy nuts to them.
Chock full of heart healthy walnuts (high in omega-3 fatty acids) and pomegranate seeds (or arils) which contain antioxidants with heart-protecting benefits, these dark chocolate clusters make the perfect treat for your loved ones. Not to mention that dark chocolate also has protective effects for the heart.
For more heart healthy recipes, check out my Heart Healthy Pinterest Board
A Valentines Day Sweet – Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
- 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
-
Melt chocolate in double boiler. Make chocolate clusters one of two ways: (1)Mix walnut pieces and pomegranate seeds in with chocolate and put spoonfuls of chocolate mixture on parchment paper lined baking sheet; (2) line mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a little melted chocolate in the bottom of the liner. Sprinkle a few walnuts and pomegranate seeds on top, then drizzle more melted chocolate on top. Sprinkle another layer of walnuts and pomegranate seeds on top, and finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
-
Place in refrigerator until firm.
Recipe Notes
I tried making these chocolate clusters with black walnuts as well as regular walnuts. Black walnuts have a unique flavor. They are stronger tasting and have a little bit of a fruity flavor that paired nicely with the pomegranate seeds and chocolate.
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Sauce Recipe
18
These are so pretty and delicious looking.
Love the ones in mini muffin cups — they look so organized! I might have to make a tiny exception in my diet to sneak in one of these treats for Valentine’s Day.
These are coming to my home. I love the touch of decadence with all the other goodness.
I am fine with healthy desserts — so long it is doused with a great amount of chocolate. That looks amazingly drool-worthy Jeanette. Happy V Day 🙂
They’re just so pretty. The red and the dark chocolate are are perfect complement, not only in the photo but I’m sure in taste too!
Thanks France, the fruity juicy pomegranate arils do complement the dark chocolate and walnuts nicely.
These look so yummy. I am very ready for my Valentine’s chocolate so if I don’t get any this year, I am going to make these. 🙂
Lovely! I’m thinking these would be delicious with pine nuts too.
I agree, pine nuts would be terrific too!
What a great idea! I love Pinterest for that 🙂 I don’t have any Pom arils around but I do have some leftover organic dried cranberries. Might have to throw these together tomorrow!
Oooh, these seem delish! I imagine the bursting pomegranate seeds are amazing in this. Can’t wait to make these!
i saw these the other day and i knew i have to come back to leave a comment.
they make such a sweet treat and love the addition of pomegranate seeds!
WHo could say not to a fruity-nutty-chocolatey cluster? I couldn’t! Must give this a try! Thanks for sharing…
this is my kind of chocolate!!! i LOVE dark chocolate. mmmmm. i’m sure the pom seeds add the perfect touch of sweetness too. sending some #chocolatelove to you! ps – what type of dark chocolate did you use?
Thanks Junia – I used ghirardelli dark chocolate but I’m sure any kind would work just fine.
I love pomegranate! im so trying this! thanks for sharing.
I love pomegrates, yesterday, I tried your recipe without wallnut, yummmmm http://www.pinterest.com/pin/230950287114938124/
Cemile, thanks so much for trying this – yours turned out beautifully!
I love chocolate and this sounds like a great recipe I have to try! I m working on a recipe roundup for Valentines Day and would love to include this recipe as well! May I?
Neli – thanks so much, and I’d love to be part of your roundup for Valentine’s Day.
Here is the link to the Valentine’s Day round up. 🙂 I actually published it earlier today, but just included yours as well. Thanks Jeanette!