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Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters Recipe

February 11, 2012 by Jeanette 21 Comments

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These Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters are so easy to make and make the perfect party sweet.

Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters

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.

Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters

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

Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters
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A Valentines Day Sweet – Dark Chocolate Walnut Pomegranate Clusters

This is more of an idea than a recipe. Use your imagination.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 -18 clusters, depending on size

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

 

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan Tagged With: dark chocolate, Heart Disease Awareness Month, heart health month, heart healthy, pomegranate, Valentine's Day, walnuts

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Comments

  1. Lisa~~ says

    February 11, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    These are so pretty and delicious looking.

    Reply
  2. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    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.

    Reply
  3. claudia says

    February 11, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    These are coming to my home. I love the touch of decadence with all the other goodness.

    Reply
  4. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    February 12, 2012 at 2:22 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  5. France @ Beyond The Peel says

    February 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 12, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks France, the fruity juicy pomegranate arils do complement the dark chocolate and walnuts nicely.

      Reply
  6. Melanie Flinn says

    February 12, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  7. EA-The Spicy RD says

    February 12, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Lovely! I’m thinking these would be delicious with pine nuts too.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 12, 2012 at 7:17 pm

      I agree, pine nuts would be terrific too!

      Reply
  8. Alyssa @ Everyday Maven says

    February 12, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
  9. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Oooh, these seem delish! I imagine the bursting pomegranate seeds are amazing in this. Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  10. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says

    February 13, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    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!

    Reply
  11. myfudo says

    February 13, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    WHo could say not to a fruity-nutty-chocolatey cluster? I couldn’t! Must give this a try! Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  12. juniakk @ mis pensamientos says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 14, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Junia – I used ghirardelli dark chocolate but I’m sure any kind would work just fine.

      Reply
  13. Sunita says

    February 14, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I love pomegranate! im so trying this! thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Cemile Usta says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:04 am

    I love pomegrates, yesterday, I tried your recipe without wallnut, yummmmm http://www.pinterest.com/pin/230950287114938124/

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      October 27, 2013 at 1:42 pm

      Cemile, thanks so much for trying this – yours turned out beautifully!

      Reply
  15. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy says

    February 7, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 9, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      Neli – thanks so much, and I’d love to be part of your roundup for Valentine’s Day.

      Reply
      • Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy says

        February 9, 2015 at 8:48 pm

        5 stars
        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!

        Reply

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