February isn’t just for love…but also for the love of chocolate. That’s why every Monday this month, we’ll be bringing you our favorite truffle recipes from Peter’s Chocolate. This one is for bacon bit truffles, and trust us, don’t knock it until you try it.
Bacon Bit Truffles
What you will need:
2.5 lbs. Peter’s Ultra Milk Chocolate
1/2 lb. Heavy whipping cream
1/2 lb. Peter’s Caramel Loaf
Bacon bits (finely chopped–use as many as desired)
Instructions:
Scald cream and whisk in Peter’s Caramel Loaf. Let cool to 160℉ and whisk in pieces of Peter’s Ultra Milk Chocolate. Mix until consistent. Let cool for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator. Once cool, scoop and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on a sheet pan with parchment paper. Temper Peter’s Ultra Milk Chocolate. Once tempered, add bacon bits to chocolate as desired. Coat in Peter’s Ultra Milk Chocolate (once or twice) and sprinkle more bacon bits on top of the truffles if desired. Cool and enjoy.
Yields: 48 truffles
