The new Vosges Haut Chocolate Bar has come into my possession recently (due to the discovery of a store location near my office). The Mo’s Dark Bacon Bar is new from Haut Chocolatier Katrina Markoff, while her original Mo’s Bacon Bar done in milk chocolate has been around for a while. I fell in love with the Original Mo’s bar last winter, and now that the new one is out, I’m completely torn between my devotion to my first love, and its updated counterpart. The only way to decide: Ultimate Bacon Chocolate Showdown. Two bars, three rounds, three different challenges.

Round 1: Taste Test

Mo’s Bacon Bar

Pros:

*Deliciously Creamy, well-tempered chocolate that melts in your mouth

*Salted perfectly–not overwhelming even though the bacon is salty and the bar has salt in it.

*The mild taste of the milk chocolate allows the  smokiness of the bacon to really come through in every bite.

Cons:

*Milk chocolate texture (slightly less crisp, melts easier)

*The extra cream makes the bar less refreshing. It sticks in your mouth a bit longer.

Mo’s Dark Bacon Bar

Pros:

*Dark chocolate is better for you! Dark chocolate contains a higher level of antioxidants.

*This bar has a bit more flavor complexity-the different flavors of the dark chocolate play off of the other ingredients in interesting ways.

*Salt is better on dark chocolate. It just is. You rarely find salted caramels covered in milk chocolate that are as good as the ones encased in a darker envelope.

Cons:

*The richness of the chocolate can sometimes overwhelm the bacon, although you still get that smoky taste every time you hit a crunchy bit.

The next round for both of these bars: how well they integrate into recipes. Help us with Round 2 by posting your recipes using your favorite Mo’s Bar!

Tell us which bar you prefer!

(Btw, please excuse the cheesy graphic…just a goofy rainy day…all images courtesy of Vosges Haut Chocolate)