Instant Pot Chocolate Billionaires

Instant Pot Chocolate Billionaires–chocolate, pecan and caramel clusters with a bit of crispy crunch from Rice Krispies. These candies have the perfect texture of chewiness, crispiness and softness.

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Instant Pot Chocolate Billionaires

These delicious hand-dipped chocolates taste better than any chocolate in a box and that’s the truth! One taste, and you’ll agree that the name is totally appropriate! I was shocked at how good the texture and taste was. I will be adding this recipe to my yearly Christmas goodies “to make” list. You can really personalize these to your likes…for example use dark chocolate and sea salt if you prefer. Or use milk chocolate and cashews instead of pecans. It’s totally up to you.

Ingredients

• A package of caramels–soft Werther’s or Kraft work well or if you can find them these caramel bits melt quickly and don’t have to be unwrapped
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans–you can also use another type of nut
• 1 cup Rice Krispies–for a little bit of crispy crunch
• 3 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips–or a combination of the two. You can also use Ghirardelli melting wafers.
• 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening—gives a better finish and look and feel to the chocolate

Instructions

1. Pour 2 cups of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting adjust to “more.”
2. Unwrap all the caramel candies.
3. Place a glass or metal bowl that sits in/on the Instant Pot without falling in on top of the Instant Pot.
4. Add the caramels and water into the bowl. Stir every few minutes until melted and smooth. This will seem like it’s not working but give it a little time…it works.
5. Stir the pecans and Rice Krispies into the bowl until coated well. 
6. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a pan lined with parchment paper (these are very sticky, parchment seemed to work better than waxed paper for me). Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes, or until firm (you can also pop them into the freezer to speed up this process). 
7. Clean out the caramel bowl and place it back on top of the Instant Pot. Add in the chocolate chips and the shortening. Stir every few minutes until smooth and melted. Turn the Instant Pot to the KEEP WARM setting. 
8. Place one of the caramel pecan clusters onto a fork. Lower into the chocolate. Coat in the chocolate. Tap off excess chocolate. Then place on the parchment paper on the cookie sheet. Repeat until all the caramel pecan bites are used (I had a little leftover chocolate that I dipped some marshmallows in).  
9. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container. 

Equipment Needed

• 3, 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot*
• A glass or metal bowl that fits on top of your Instant Pot liner* without falling in
• Parchment paper or non stick baking mat*
• Baking sheet*
• Fork or chocolate dipping tool*

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why use the Instant Pot as a double boiler?

This time of year it’s fun to dip stuff in chocolate. Marshmallows, strawberries, pretzels, cinnamon bears, nuts…I’m a fan of it all. Homemade candy is just the best at Christmastime! Using your Instant Pot as a double boiler is a great way to melt the chocolate and then keep it warm and melty as you dip, dip, dip until your heart’s content. The Instant Pot keeps the chocolate the PERFECT temperature the entire time that you are dipping. I think that it’s much easier to use than the stove top method or the microwave method because the Instant Pot is placed on the counter and your parchment or waxed paper is placed right next to it. This leads to much less mess and it’s very convenient.

What if I don’t have an Instant Pot?

You can also use a double boiler on the stove* to make this recipe. 

Can I Swap Pecans With Other Types Of Nuts?

Yes of course! You can use walnuts, peanuts, cashews, macadamia nuts or another type of nut that you fancy. You can leave the nuts whole for bigger clumps, finely chop them up or coarsely chop them up. It is all about what your personal preference is.

Can I Add Salt To The Top?

If you’re a big fan of salted caramel you definitely should sprinkle a little bit of sea salt on top of each of the chocolate clusters before they dry! I love a touch of salty with the sweet. It just makes the chocolate and caramel stand out.

Can I Swap Chocolate Out?

This recipe calls for semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. You are more than welcome to use dark chocolate chips/melts or white chocolate chips/melts. It’s a matter of preference. Personally I love dark chocolate with salted caramel more than anything so that’s what I will go with next time I make these!

How to store and freeze chocolate turtle candies?

After the chocolate is set pop them off the parchment paper and store in an airtight container. You can refrigerate but you don’t have to. You can also freeze these goodies for up to 3 months in an airtight container. The main thing is just to make sure they are set before freezing them or they will all stick together in one big clump. Then it will be hard to get one individual candy out at a time.

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Try these other holiday goodies…

Instant Pot Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Slow Cooker Candied Almonds

Instant Pot Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Slow Cooker Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Buried Chocolate Cherry Cookies

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