Indulge in a symphony of sweet, salty, and savory flavors with our tantalizing Chocolate Almond Bacon Bars. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, crunchy almonds, and smoky bacon, all nestled in a buttery shortbread crust. Each bite offers a unique culinary experience, transporting your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss.
This recipe is a delightful addition to any baker's repertoire, offering a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for various occasions. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering, preparing for a special celebration, or simply craving a sweet treat, these Chocolate Almond Bacon Bars are sure to impress. As a bonus, we've included a collection of additional recipes that explore different flavor combinations and variations of this classic recipe. Discover the zesty tang of lemon in our Lemon Blueberry Bars, the nutty sweetness of pecan pie in our Pecan Pie Bars, and the refreshing burst of fruit in our Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver an unforgettable taste experience, ensuring that your sweet cravings are always satisfied.
CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Butter a baking sheet or use a silicone baking mat (preferred).
- Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan with a bowl fitted to sit just above the simmering water. Add the chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the almonds. Spread on the baking sheet in a thin uniform layer. Let set for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the salt. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Break the bark into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Store in a cool, dry place, stacked between layers of foil or parchment in an airtight container. The bark will keep, tightly sealed in your pantry, for up to a week.
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON CANDY!!!
My grandmother use to make this for me when I was a little girl... People thought it was the craziest thing they had ever heard of!!! As for me.... I was in "Hog Heaven"! If you like bacon... and you like chocolate..... YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS!!! At our Super Bowl parties this is a must!
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Chocolate
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Cut the bacon strips in half. Fry the bacon as flat as you can, and as crisp as you can. Do not burn!!! Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate to remove as much fat as possible.
- 2. When you are done making your other candies using chocolate almond bark, dip the cooled bacon into the almond bark. I dip the bacon two ways: 1. Dip the entire strip of bacon and coat on both sides. Place on wax paper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate or freeze of 5-10 minutes or until chocolate bark hardens. 2. Dip 1/2 to 3/4 of a strip of bacon. Place on wax paper lined baking sheet, and refrigerate or freeze for 5-10 minutes to harden chocolate bark.
- 3. *** If you don't want the flat strips of bacon, cut each strip into 3 or 4 pieces. Fry until crisp, drain on paper towels. Cool completely. Dip completely in chocolate bark or dark chocolate chips. Let set before serving or storing in airtight container.
- 4. *** I also put a thin layer of peanut butter on bacon. Freeze for 10 minutes, then dip in the chocolate. *** Spread a little caramel topping on bacon, sprinkle with coarsely chopped pecans. Freeze for 15 minutes. Dip in chocolate. Sprinkle additional nuts on the chocolate layer and set on wax paper.
- 5. *** After all the bacon pieces are coated the way you choose to do them, let them harden, then drizzle with white chocolate or almond bark to decorate.
SWEET AND SAVORY CHOCOLATE BACON BARK
Steps:
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and set aside for now.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 1-minute increments until melted, stirring after every minute to prevent overheating.
- While the chocolate is melting, chop the bacon strips into small bits. Set aside approximately one-third of the bacon to be used to top the bark.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in the remaining two-thirds of the chopped bacon, and stir until the bacon bits are well-incorporated.
- Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet , and with an offset spatula or a knife, spread it into a thin layer about 1/4-inch high. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the top evenly with the reserved chopped bacon and press down gently to adhere it to the surface.
- Refrigerate the bacon bark to set the chocolate, about 30 minutes. Once set, break it into small uneven pieces by hand, and serve immediately. Chocolate bacon bark can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 15 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 12 ounces bark (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON
Chocolate Covered Bacon is a salty sweet dessert that is made with only 2 ingredients. Mix up your chocolate and add fun toppings for a truly gourmet treat!
Provided by Mikalya Marin
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place an oven safe cooling rack on top.
- Line bacon on the cooling rack and bake for 12 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon. Flip once about halfway through and cook until deep golden brown and crisp.
- While bacon is cooling, break up chocolate into a bowl and microwave on 10 second intervals until the chocolate is beginning to melt. Stir to melt the chocolate completely.
- Dab off any leftover grease from the bacon with a paper towel then dip one end into the chocolate. Use a spoon to coat the bacon slice a little more than halfway up on both sides.
- Place coated bacon on wax paper or parchment paper. Continue until all the bacon is coated.
- Sprinkle each slice with about 1 teaspoon of chopped toppings if using and transfer the wax paper to the fridge, keeping it flat to let the chocolate set. About 1 hour.
- Enjoy and keep bacon stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 294 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE ALMOND BACON BARS
From the in-flight magazine on Southwest Airlines. I used Ghiradelli 60% chocolate chips, Nestle white chips, and nestle semi-sweet chips. The oil in the coating seems weird and is hard to mix in but the end result was right for coating. The white chips were a mistake, didn't firm up. Because the white is runny, these have to stay in the freezer. I also used raw almonds, chopped, and toasted in the pan I cooked the bacon in. Kind of weird but definitely man-candy. Everything is better with bacon!
Provided by sheepdoc
Categories Candy
Time 4h
Yield 20 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 cup heavy cream almost to boiling.
- Melt dark chocolate in double boiler or microwave.
- Mix melted chocolate and cream. Stir in almonds.
- Pour mixture onto greased cookie sheet and freeze until firm.
- Fry bacon until crisp and chop finely.
- Heat 1/2 cup cream almost to boiling.
- Melt white chocolate in double boiler or microwave.
- Combine cream, melted chocolate, and bacon.
- Spread over dark chocolate layer.
- Place in freezer one hour.
- Cut bars to desired size and freeze.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in double boiler or microwave.
- Whisk in vegetable oil.
- Arrange bars on wire rack over pan and pour melted chocolate over to cover.
- Freeze before coating other side.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 189.2, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 9, Protein 8.5
CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place bacon on a sheet tray and cook until crisp, about 25 minutes. Melt chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Dip crisp bacon in chocolate and place back on sheet tray.
- Sprinkle with almonds and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS
Loaded with almond flavor, these chewy bars are one of my husband's favorite sweet treats.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack., In a saucepan, combine the milk and 1 cup chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in egg, almonds and extract. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpicks inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining chips; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand: Chop your almonds, bacon and chocolate into bits before you start so that you can easily add them to the batter.
- Use good quality chocolate: The type of chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your bars. Opt for a high-quality, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for a rich, decadent flavor.
- Don't overcook the bacon: You want the bacon to be crispy but not overcooked. Cook it until it's just starting to brown and then remove it from the heat.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Chocolate Almond Bacon Bars are a delicious and unique treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. The combination of chocolate, almonds, and bacon is irresistible! So next time you're looking for a sweet and savory snack, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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