Chocolate Brownie with Bacon and Bourbon
5 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate brownie with bacon and bourbon is a bold and unexpectedly harmonious dessert that combines the rich flavor of dark chocolate, caramel notes of bourbon, and the crispy, salty hint of baked bacon. This recipe has roots in American cuisine, where experimenting with sweet and salty combinations is popular. Bacon dipped in melted chocolate adds a vibrant texture and contrasting flavor to the dessert. Pecan adds nutty depth while two types of sugar soften the sharp cocoa notes. The brownie is dense, moist, with a pronounced chocolate aroma perfectly complemented by the smoky undertone of bourbon. This unusual dessert will be a centerpiece at any gathering, impressing guests with its uniqueness and richness of flavor.
1
Fry all the bacon except for three pieces in a pan until golden brown. Transfer the fried bacon to paper towels and drain the fat from the pan; it will still be useful.
- Bacon: 100 g
- Bacon: 100 g
- Butter: 90 g
2
Chop the cooked bacon and pecans finely.
- Bacon: 100 g
- Pecan: 50 g
3
Whisk two types of sugar, 2 tablespoons of bacon fat, bourbon, eggs, and salt. Add sifted flour with cocoa and whisk until smooth.
- Sugar: 115 g
- Brown sugar: 115 g
- Butter: 90 g
- Bourbon: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sea salt: 2 teaspoons
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 150 g
4
Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined pan, sprinkle with bacon and pecans. Bake for 40 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.
- Bacon: 100 g
- Pecan: 50 g
5
Send the bacon to the oven with the brownies to render the fat. This will take 20-30 minutes.
- Bacon: 100 g
6
Melt the chocolate over low heat, add butter. Dip the cooked bacon in chocolate, place on paper towels, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Dark chocolate: 120 g
- Milk chocolate: 60 g
- Bacon: 100 g
7
Remove the baked brownie from the oven and let it cool. Serve with chocolate-covered bacon slices.
- Bacon: 100 g