NCA’s Web site has a treasure trove of recipes for you. This is one of my favorites, and possibly what my Lovely Wife will have for dessert on Valentine’s Day. She is pretty darned special to me, you know. It’s either this or some crepes. We will see which she wants. Rest assured, photos will be taken of whatever it ends up being because that’s just how I roll.
Chocolate and fruit are the perfect combination and they’re showcased in this dessert. All you have to do is prepare the chocolate mixture and the fruit. Then your guests serve themselves.
You Will Need
- 7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cubes of pound cake or angle food cake
- Whole fresh strawberries
- Thick slices of banana
- Dried apricot halves
Directions
- In the top of a double boiler, combine the chocolate and water. Stir over warm water until the chocolate melts and is smooth. Add the cream, orange liqueur or vanilla, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a fondue pan and keep it warm over a low flame. Arrange the cake and fruit on a serving platter.
- Supply each guest with a fondue fork so they can spear the item of their choice and dip it in the fondue mixture.
Yield: 6 servings
Remember: Your fondue mixture must be kept warm so that it will stay liquid. The best way to do this is to use a fondue pot that has room for a candle or a liquid heat source underneath.
Chocolate Fondue by omar_chatriwala.
Yes, another flashback from the All Candy Expo. This was really quite a sight – a mysterious tent set up on the show floor. I had heard mumblings from people about the Dove Chocolate display and about how I had to go check it out but, honestly, I figured it was just another great display and not anything unusual. After all, I didn’t see any Dove giant foam fingers anywhere, so how remarkable could it be?
So when I found it, imagine what I might discover within the flaps of the tent. A whole chocolate oasis, complete with a chocolate fountain, fruit for dipping and seats around the outside. The place was mobbed and I couldn’t quite get close enough to taste it but people were clearly having a great time.
And for all that, I think Dove should get an honorary giant foam finger. Wow!
According to a study by the National Confectioners Association, both men and women agree that the most romantic place to enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat is by the fire. The recipe below is easy to make, works well for dates or parties, and is sure to warm things up this Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate and fruit are the perfect combination and they’re showcased in this dessert. All you have to do is prepare the chocolate mixture and the fruit. Then your guests serve themselves.
You Will Need
- 7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cubes of pound cake or angle food cake
- Whole fresh strawberries
- Thick slices of banana
- Dried apricot halves
- Marshmallows
Directions
- In the top of a double boiler, combine the chocolate and water. Stir over warm water until the chocolate melts and is smooth. Add the cream, orange liqueur or vanilla, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a fondue pan and keep it warm over a low flame. Arrange the cake and fruit on a serving platter.
- Supply each guest with a fondue fork so they can spear the item of their choice and dip it in the fondue mixture.
Yield: 6 servings
Remember: Your fondue mixture must be kept warm so that it will stay liquid. The best way to do this is to use a fondue pot that has room for a candle or a liquid heat source underneath.
Chocolate Fondue by Traveling Fools of America.
