Homemade Chocolate Turtles with Bacon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
24 turtles
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Homemade Chocolate Turtles with Bacon Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by preparing caramel from butter, light corn syrup, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk heated to 235°F (soft ball stage). After cooling slightly, small caramel portions are paired with pecan halves arranged to resemble turtles. Crispy cooked bacon pieces top the caramel for a savory addition.
The assembled turtles are chilled for at least 30 minutes to set. Meanwhile, semisweet chocolate is gently melted with butter to create a smooth coating. The caramel, nuts, and bacon clusters are then dipped and covered with the chocolate, which solidifies shortly after.
These chocolates combine chewy caramel, crunchy pecans, and savory bacon with the richness of chocolate, producing a complex flavor and texture contrast. They freeze well, making them suitable for gifting or storage.
Leftover caramel can be shaped into candy squares as an additional treat. Proper caramel temperature ensures optimal texture, and careful melting of chocolate avoids burning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cups brown sugar
- ½ tin condensed milk
- 5 ounces pecan halves
- ½ lb Bacon cooked crispy
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
For the caramel
- Add the butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and condensed milk to a heavy-bottomed saucepan with high sides. Start with the heat on high until it is boiling, and then reduce the heat to medium. Stir constantly for approximately 15 minutes, or until the caramel reaches 235 degrees Fahrenheit. One way to test this is to drop a bit of the caramel into cold water. If it forms a soft ball, then it is ready. This is known as the 'soft ball stage'. Let the caramel cool for about an hour. It should still be warm but not hot.
Assemble the turtles
- Arrange pecans to resemble turtles – one for the head and two for the feet – on parchment paper. Roll small balls of the caramel and place in the center of the pecans, squishing gently into place. Cover the caramel with a piece of cooked bacon. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
For the chocolate
- Gently melt chocolate and butter over low heat until just melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate. Hold the turtle by the head and spoon the chocolate over top. Place the turtles back onto the parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with medium course sea salt. Put them back into the fridge to harden the chocolate.
Notes
- These chocolate turtles freeze well and are suitable for making ahead or gifting.
- Excess caramel can be formed into candy squares for a sweet snack.
- Cook caramel to the soft ball stage (235°F) for proper chewy texture.
- Melt chocolate and butter gently to avoid burning while preparing the coating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24turtles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 turtle | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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