Ingredients with Measurements:
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Special equipment needed:
- Muffin tin
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the bacon slices on it. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
3. Cut the bacon slices into small pieces and set aside.
4. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth.
5. Line a muffin tin with parchment paper cups. Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom and sides of each cup with melted chocolate.
6. Spoon a small amount of the peanut butter mixture into each cup, then top with a few pieces of bacon.
7. Cover the bacon with more peanut butter mixture, then top with more melted chocolate.
8. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of each cup.
9. Chill the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
Makes 12 peanut butter cups
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 360
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 9g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.
- You can use almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
- You can use honey or maple syrup instead of powdered sugar.
Variations:
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the peanut butter mixture for a spicy kick.
- You can sprinkle sea salt on top of the peanut butter cups instead of chopped peanuts.
- You can add a layer of caramel sauce on top of the bacon before adding the peanut butter mixture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the bacon is crispy before adding it to the peanut butter cups.
- Use a pastry bag to pipe the peanut butter mixture into the cups for a neater presentation.
- You can use a toothpick to swirl the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter cups for a decorative effect.
Storage instructions:
Store the peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the peanut butter cups in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until the chocolate is slightly melted.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the peanut butter cups on a platter and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and sea salt.
Garnishes:
Chopped peanuts, sea salt, caramel sauce.
Pairings:
Coffee, milk, hot chocolate.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit, whipped cream, ice cream.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chocolate doesn't coat the cups evenly, use a pastry brush to spread it out.
- If the peanut butter mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the bacon until crispy to avoid any risk of foodborne illness.
Food history:
Chocolate-covered bacon peanut butter cups are a modern twist on the classic peanut butter cup.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, salty, savory.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the peanut butter cups as a dessert or a snack.
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Taste: Sweet, Salty, Creamy, Chocolatey, Nutty