These dark chocolate covered cashews are an easy and delicious treat. The earthy, slightly bitter flavor of dark chocolate complements the decadent texture of toasted cashews in these tasty confections. They also make great homemade gifts for any occasion.
What to serve with these dark chocolate covered cashews
If you’re adding these treats to a dessert table and would like another option to offer your guests, try these chocolate covered grapes. They’re easy to make and perfect for parties.
Ingredients and substitutions
I like to use roasted, unsalted cashews when making these dark chocolate covered cashews. The roasting process enhances both the texture and flavor of the cashews. You can substitute raw cashews or salted cashews if you prefer. If using salted cashews, omit the optional sea salt topping, otherwise the end result will be too salty.
I prefer to use chopped dark chocolate when making these treats, but you can substitute any type of chocolate you prefer. If you’d rather skip the step of chopping the chocolate, you can substitute chocolate chips.
How to make them
Start by adding the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
Add the cashews to the pot of melted dark chocolate, then gently stir to coat the cashews completely.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the melted chocolate and cashew mixture onto a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Immediately add a small sprinkle of sea salt on top, if desired.
Repeat with the rest of the chocolate and cashew mixture.
Place the sheet pan or plate in the fridge to let the chocolate harden for at least an hour before serving.
Storage
Store these treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Giving these as gifts
These dark chocolate covered cashews make great homemade gifts for any occasion. To give these as gifts, add them to a paper gift box, tin, or cellophane bag. Add a pretty ribbon, label tag, and you’re all set for gifting these treats.
More chocolate covered nuts recipes to try
- These chocolate covered pecans are quick and easy to make.
- These chocolate covered hazelnuts make lovely homemade gifts.
Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Recipe
Equipment
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- Optional topping: sea salt
Instructions
- Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
- Add the cashews to the pot of melted dark chocolate, then gently stir to coat the cashews completely.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the melted chocolate and cashew mixture onto a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Immediately add a small sprinkle of sea salt on top, if desired.
- Repeat steps 4-5 with the rest of the chocolate and cashew mixture.
- Place the sheet pan or plate in the fridge to let the chocolate harden for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Store these dark chocolate covered cashews in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Is there a brand of vegan chocolate that you recommend that is low in sugar? Thank you so much.
Green and Black’s has a dark chocolate bar with 85% cacao solids that I like. Any brand that has 75% cacao solids or higher and no milk products listed in the ingredients should be pretty low in sugar. Hope that helps!