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    Caramel Chocolate Bacon Valentine’s Day Snack

    Appetizers, Cooking, Easy Recipes, Snacks Jump to Recipe

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    If the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, caramel and chocolate bacon is like Superman, the Concorde, a bullet train and Hennessey Venom GT rolled into one. Cupid’s arrow straight to his heart!

    Caramel Chocolate Bacon.

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    I know it sounds like a strange flavor combination. I was doubtful, too.

    But after my husband came home raving about an appetizer called the “mason of bacon” from Crafted, a favorite local restaurant, I knew I needed to recreate the dish at home. (Crafted is the same restaurant that inspired me to make these homemade tortilla chips.)

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

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    This caramel chocolate bacon confection would make a great Valentine’s Day breakfast, dessert or appetizer.

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    When you make this for your sweetie, be sure to use a high-quality, thick-cut bacon. Applewood smoked is always a good choice.

    [clickToTweet tweet=”You gotta try this flavor mashup – caramel & chocolate covered bacon! #bacon #recipe #yum” quote=”You gotta try this flavor mashup – caramel & chocolate covered bacon!”]

    If you’re feeling extra sweet and industrious, make a batch of brown sugar and pepper candied bacon to serve along with the caramel and chocolate sauce.

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    We’re divided in our house on which flavor combo is better — caramel bacon or chocolate bacon.

    I prefer the sweeter caramel sauce paired with the salty bacon.

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    But my husband likes the chocolate sauce best, just as he did at the restaurant.

    [clickToTweet tweet=”Whoever discovered that chocolate, caramel & bacon go together is a flavor genius! #foodie #recipe” quote=”Whoever discovered that chocolate, caramel & bacon go together is a flavor genius! “]

    The chocolate sauce isn’t overly sweet, so if you’re a fan of dark chocolate, you’ll probably really like it. If you like a sweeter milk chocolate, feel free to add more sugar to the recipe to tweak it to your tastes.

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    While we each preferred one sauce over the other, we discovered that they’re best together.

    Kind of like us.

    How’s that for a Valentine’s Day love story?

    Now here the the recipes for those delicious caramel and chocolate bacon sauces:

    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    Salted Caramel Sauce

    This easy-to-make salted caramel sauce has a sweet, buttery flavor. It's great over ice cream, swirled in coffee or with bacon!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 233 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 4 Tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream
    • pinch salt plus more to taste
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla

    Instructions
     

    • Combine sugars, butter, half-and-half and pinch of salt in a heavy sauce pan over low heat.
    • Stir occasionally until the sugar liquefies and the butter melts and develops a delicious brown caramel color and aroma, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    • Let the caramel mixture come to a boil and cook for a minute or two longer.
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and another pinch of salt, to taste.
    • The mixture will still be fairly liquid, but it will thicken as it cools.
    • Allow to cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a bowl or glass jar. Do not scrape any granular bits of sugar from the side of the pan, as this can cause your caramel to become grainy as it cools.
    • Refrigerate until cool and thick.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 35gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 34gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.1mg
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    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    Homemade Dark Chocolate Sauce

    This bittersweet chocolate sauce, which takes only minutes to make, is a great topping for ice cream or as a base for hot cocoa. It's also great served with savory bacon.
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    Servings 6
    Calories 88 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gCalcium: 12mgIron: 1.3mg
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    Part appetizer, part dessert and totally delicious, this caramel chocolate bacon is a decadent Valentine's Day treat. The homemade chocolate and caramel sauces are delicious on their own. But wait until you try some thick applewood smoked bacon dipped in these sauces. Flavor explosion. Mind blown!

    Remember, no naked bacon on Valentine’s Day.

    Be sure to check out these other recipes:

    Sweet & Spicy Candied Bacon Recipe

    Spicy & Sweet Candied Bacon

    How to Make Tortilla Chips: These are the best tortilla chips you will ever eat!

    Homemade Tortilla Chips inspired by Crafted

    Whether you like savory or sweet, you're sure to find a favorite crepe recipe in this collection of mouth-watering dishes. Crepes are great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. And they're such a romantic treat to serve on Valentine's Day.
    20 Crepe Recipes to Try

    Filed Under: Appetizers, Cooking, Easy Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: appetizers, bacon, caramel, chocolate, desserts

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