# Carnivorous Chocolate Treats The Caramel Dipped Bacon Fudge is Both Savory and Sweet By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-dipped-bacon-fudge References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/26/MmmmmBacon-Caramel-Fudge/) & [julesfood.blogspot](http://julesfood.blogspot.ca/2009/08/baconcarmelfudgehelp-me.html) Christmas is just around the corner and that means creating desserts like the Caramel Dipped Bacon Fudge for co-workers, family and friends. Instead of going down the typical route of cupcakes, cookies and other festive treats, a person can really appeal to people's love of all things [sweet and savory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-charcuterie-tray-line) with this recipe. Conceived by the mastermind behind the Jules Food blog, which is based in Newport Beach, California, the Caramel Dipped Bacon Fudge was inspired by the news of [chocolate-dipped bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-matzo-chips) at the Orange County Fair. Unfortunately, Jules couldn't make the fair and came up with this mouth-watering recipe to make up for it. She admits, "I love that it accidently turned out looking like bacon." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Desserts:** Exploring the combination of sweet and savory flavors in desserts, offering a unique culinary experience. - **Unconventional Treats:** Creating desserts that break away from traditional options, surprising and delighting consumers with unexpected flavors. - **Gourmet Comfort Food:** Taking classic comfort foods and elevating them with premium ingredients and innovative twists. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for chefs and food companies to experiment with unconventional flavor combinations and cater to adventurous eaters. - **Culinary Tourism:** Creating food tourism experiences that feature unique and unconventional desserts, becoming a draw for food-loving travelers. - **Artisanal Food:** Crafting and marketing gourmet desserts that satisfy the demand for high-quality, indulgent treats with a twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candied Bacon QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-candied-bacon.md) - [Candied Bacon Menu Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-bacon-lineup.md) - [Bacon-Infused Peanut Brittles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-peanut-brittle.md) - [Cotton Candy Bacon Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale.md) - [Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-bar.md) - [Celebratory Bacon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cake.md) - [Sweet Candied Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-bacon-whopper.md) - [Cider-Flavored Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-apple-cider-bacon.md) - [Salted Caramel Confection Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bquet-caramel-cups.md)