No-Bake Chili-Crisp Chocolate Cornflake Clusters

Chili crisp meets chocolate in these no-bake American clusters that skip the oven entirely. Cornflakes and peanuts fold into a glossy peanut-butter chocolate mix, finished with a spicy drizzle and flaky salt.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep

Estimate for one serving

• 340 cal
• 7g protein
• 38g carbs
• 20g fat

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp chili crisp
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups cornflakes cereal
• 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
• 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
• 1 tbsp extra chili crisp for drizzle

Instructions

1. 1Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
2. 2Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy, about 90 seconds total. Stir in the chili crisp, honey, and vanilla until evenly distributed; the oil from the chili crisp will give a shiny finish.
3. 3Place the cornflakes and chopped peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the top and fold gently with a spatula until every flake is coated and glossy without crushing them into dust.
4. 4Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop heaping mounds onto the prepared sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Working quickly, drizzle each cluster with a little extra chili crisp and finish with flaky sea salt.
5. 5Transfer the sheet to the refrigerator and chill 25 to 35 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and the clusters hold their shape when lifted.
6. 6Once firm, transfer clusters to an airtight container, layering with parchment if stacking. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve so the chocolate stays snappy.
7. 7Serve straight from the fridge for maximum crunch. The chili crisp delivers gentle heat that balances the sweet chocolate and salty peanuts.
8. 8Store leftovers up to five days chilled; they soften slightly at room temperature but remain delicious.