Smoked Almond Turtles

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Sugar Rush

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (39)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(39)

Cook Time:
11 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
18 turtles

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 11 min
Total:: 2 hr 21 min

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup (5 ounces) coarsely chopped smoked almonds

Caramel:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup bittersweet (60 percent cacao) chocolate chips (recommended: Ghiradelli)

Directions

Special equipment: a candy thermometer, a 12-count muffin pan

Spray a 12-count muffin pan, liberally, with vegetable oil cooking spray. Put the almonds in the bottom of each muffin cup and set aside.

For the caramel: In a 3-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cream, butter, sugar, and water. Stir over medium heat until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 240 degrees F, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let the mixture cool for 30 seconds. Using a long-handled, metal spoon, carefully spoon the caramel over the nuts. Allow the caramel to harden, at room temperature, for 1 hour.

Put the chocolate chips in a medium stainless steel or glass bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water and stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted, about 4 minutes. Spoon the chocolate over the caramel and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Using a thin-bladed spatula, remove the turtles from the pan (caramel will be hard). Let the turtles stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour (to allow the caramel to soften) before serving.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Comments & Reviews

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Kristin San Antonio, TX 01-22-2010
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Didn't set
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Well they tasted great, but my caramel didn't set, even though I let it reach exactly the temperature it calls for on the... recipe.Read more
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Kathy Renton, WA 01-13-2010
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Best Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this about 4 times and it's always hit! The first time around I used a regular size muffin pan and it was a... little to much so I switched to a mini muffin pan and it's just right!! Thanks again Giada Read more
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Kimberly Gloversville, NY 01-10-2010
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Grainy Caramel
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I also made these for the first time. I bought a new candy thermometer and went right by thr directions,however my caramel... also came out VERY grainy. Im not sure what went wrong.I read on another review that she lived in Colorado and she thought the altitude might of had something to do with it. I live in New York and I had the same problem.Any suggestions?????Read more
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Peg bend, OR 12-21-2009
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Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made two batches,both turned out great.I put in mini muffin tin with liners(sprayed lightly).each batch made 36 minis.Nice... size Stirred to mix until smooth,once it started to boil,left alone. It took 8-9 minutes both times for it to come to 240. Didn't & Wouldn't change a thing.(except size) Thank you GiadaRead more
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Tina Poway, CA 12-20-2009
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Completely Decadent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dessert is wonderful! The cruch, the texture, the chocolate...all around winner! I did make them in a mini muffin pan... so they would be bite sized, but that was all I changed. Great recipe! Crowd pleaser.Read more
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Caitlin Northridge, CA 12-19-2009
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yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

everyone i made for loved them. made them as christmas presents for all my friends and family and they liked it!