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Feeling the Love Again

February 27, 2008 / 7 Comments

I’m pleased to tell you that I’m back in the family’s good graces after last weeks memorable family fun night.

And all it took was some chocolate.  I bought a little fondue pot from Ross and last night we finally used it.  All we had to worry about was not getting stabbed.

Dark Chocolate Fondue

8 cups assorted fresh fruit (sliced kiwifruit, sliced bananas, strawberries, cherries, cut-up pineapple, green grapes, dried apricot halves.

1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6oz)

1/4 cup dark chocolate syrup

1/4 cup boiling water

2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules

1 teaspoon vanilla

1.  Prepare fruits; set aside.

2.  In 2-quart saucepan, cook milk, chocolate chips and chocolate syrup over low heat 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until chips are melted.

3.  In small bowl, stir boiling water and coffee granules until granules are dissolved.  Stir into chocolate mixture.  cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Stir in vanilla.  Remove from heat; pour into fondue pot.

4.  Using fondue forks, dip fruit into chocolate mixture.

This recipe came from Betty Crocker Cookbook for Women.  I had to laugh at the sidebar note they have on the page.  It says:

Dark chocolate contains phytonutrients that are good for your health.  A bit of chocolate, as in this recipe, especially when served with fruits, is a tremendous way to get many nutrients.

So, if you’re looking for a healthy dessert I guess this is it, folks.   After all, Betty Crocker gives it the thumbs up and you wouldn’t want to mess with a cultural icon.

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