Decadent Chocolate Frangelico Fondue
Description: This rich and indulgent Chocolate Frangelico Fondue is the perfect ending to any delightful meal, offering a luscious and warm dip for your favorite fruits. Courtesy of Cooking Light, this recipe is designed to be both simple and satisfying, creating a memorable finish to your dining experience. For the best results, be sure to chill the berries and bananas before serving.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup nonfat milk
- 8 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled
- Optional: pound cake cubes for dipping
Instructions:
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Combine Dairy and Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, nonfat milk, and powdered sugar. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until it becomes smooth and the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Incorporate the Syrups and Liqueur: Stir in the water, dark corn syrup, and Frangelico liqueur. Continue to cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for approximately 10 minutes. The goal is to achieve a smooth and velvety consistency.
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Prepare for Serving: Once the mixture is smooth and well combined, carefully pour it into a fondue pot.
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Keep Warm: Place the fondue pot over a low flame to keep the chocolate mixture warm and dippable.
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Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the chilled bananas, strawberries, and optional pound cake cubes on a platter. Serve alongside the warm chocolate fondue. Dip the fruit and cake pieces into the chocolate, allowing them to be coated with the rich and delicious mixture.
Tips:
- For a truly delightful experience, chill the bananas and strawberries before serving to contrast the warm, melted chocolate.
- If you prefer, you can use skewers or fondue forks to make dipping easier and more enjoyable.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 289.9
- Fat: 16.2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9.9 grams
- Cholesterol: 3.9 milligrams
- Sodium: 23.7 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 43.1 grams
- Fiber: 6.4 grams
- Sugar: 26.6 grams
- Protein: 4.9 grams
Enjoy this elegant and sumptuous fondue as a sweet treat that perfectly complements any special occasion! 🍫🍓🍌
