Chocolate Fondue

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound premium semisweet chocolate (recommended: Lindt or Callebaut)
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (I used Coffee Extract)
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• Strawberries, bananas, pineapple, brownies, marshmallows, cookies or any other dipping item of your choice

Directions

Special equipment:

• 1 saucepan 
• 1 mixing bowl (that will sit on top of saucepan) 
• Measuring cup 
• Measuring spoons 
• Whisk Fondue serving set 
• Fondue skewers 

1. Put approximately 4 inches of water in the saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Place the mixing bowl on top and pour in the heavy cream; let heat. Meanwhile, break up or chop chocolate into small pieces. When the cream feels hot to the touch, add chocolate and whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and brandy. 

2. Pour into the fondue pot and light the handy fuel underneath; keep the flame low as not to burn the fondue. Arrange strawberries, bananas, pineapple, brownies, marshmallow, cookies or any of your favorite items on a platter and enjoy.

Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients:

Red Fruit: Strawberries, Cherries, Apples, Raspberries, Watermelon, Cranberries, Red Grapes

Orange/Yellow Fruit: Oranges, Peaches, Papayas, Apricots, Pineapple, Bananas

Green Fruit: Granny Smith Apples, Kiwi, Grapes

Blue/Purple Fruit: Blueberries, Blackberries, Plums, Raisins, Figs, Grapes

Pink Fruit: Grapefruit

Directions/Tips:

I think these are pretty self explanatory. I have made these on several occasions, with and without chocolate dipped strawberries. They are healthy and something cool and sweet without feeling guilty.

Don't forget to soak the kabob sticks in water for 15 minutes prior. Serve with champagne, poppyseed dressing or cheesecake dip. These can also be made with vegetables!