This time of year, when Valentine’s Day displays abound, and red, heart-shaped boxes are available at every store, it’s easy to enjoy excess sweets. We’re not saying that you shouldn’t ever have a treat, we just think that if you are going to indulge a little bit, make sure you also get some nutrients. This Chocolate Fondue from Ellie Krieger uses dark chocolate (a heart healthy food!), pairs perfectly with fresh fruit, and would make a memorable dessert on Valentine’s Day, or any special day of the year.
Chocolate Fondue With Fresh Fruit
Ingredients
1 banana
1 apple
1 (8-ounce) container strawberries, hulled
2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup nonfat evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces dark chocolate, (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids) finely chopped
Instructions
1. Peel and cut the banana and core and slice the apple. Place the bananas slices, apple slices and strawberries in separate piles on a serving plate.
2. Sprinkle the banana and apple slices with the orange juice and toss gently. Cover the fruit with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you make the fondue.
3. In a medium saucepan whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar.
4. Gradually pour in the evaporated milk and whisk well to make a paste.
5. Place the saucepan over a low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until simmering.
6. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and chocolate and stir until the chocolate is melted. The mixture will thicken as it cools slightly.
7. Transfer chocolate to a fondue pot, and keep warm. Serve with cut fruit for dipping.
Makes 4 servings (3 tablespoons of fondue per person)
Nutrition info: Calories 250 | Fat 6g | Protein 6g | Carbs 50g | Fiber 7g
Nutritional information is provided by The Food Network
Do you have a favorite fruit to pair with dark chocolate? Tell us your ideas in the comments below!
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