Welcome to the world of citrus fondue, a delightful and versatile treat that combines the tangy flavors of citrus fruits with the richness of melted chocolate. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a romantic dessert option, or simply craving a sweet treat, this culinary creation is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With numerous variations and endless possibilities for customization, citrus fondue offers a unique and flavorful experience that will leave you craving more. In this guide, we'll explore the art of making citrus fondue, providing you with the essential tips, tricks, and recipes to create a memorable and delicious treat that will impress family and friends alike. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your fondue pot, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your senses and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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CHOCOLATE FONDUE
I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. His original comments were, "A simple party dessert which is a year-round opportunity to use the season's best and ripest fruit." My comments submitted as a review when I first tried it were, "Excellent chocolate fondue. I cut the recipe in half and prepared it with Ghirardelli Semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. Hubby and I ate an entire pound of strawberries dipped in this luxury while watching movies tonight." I have made this many times since for just Hubby and I, and for guests. It is a very good chocolate fondue.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine the chocolate and 1/2 cup milk or cream and melt gently in a barely simmering water bath or microwave on Medium (50 percent) power for about 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add more liquid if the sauce seems too thick or look curdled.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Use warm fondue immediately or set aside until needed and rewarm briefly.
- Have forks, skewers, or pretty (or goofy) swizzle sticks available for guests to dip with.
- If the fondue gets too thick or cool, reheat gently (without boiling) for 1 minute in the microwave on Medium (50percent) power or set in a pan of barely simmering water.
- Leftover sauce keeps several days in the refrigerator.
- It is a prefect topping for ice cream.
- Note: This is a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your taste and the type of chocolate you are using.
- For the most intense chocolate fondue, use milk, rather than half-and-half or cream, and omit the butter.
- For even greater intensity, choose a bittersweet chocolate labeled anywhere from 66 percent to 70 percent and use the greater amount of liquid called for.
- Butter or cream results in a softer, mellower chocolate flavor.
- Ideas for dipping: Kumquats or segments of seedless clementines, oranges, or ruby grapefruit- If possible, separate the citrus into segments without breaking the membrane.
- If you set the segments on a rack to dry in a warm place or in the oven, preheated to 200° F, then turned off for several hours, the membrane will dry like crisp paper and the juices will burst in your mouth when you take a bite.
- Chunks of pineapple Chunks of fresh coconut or large curls of dried coconut Chunks of banana Dried fruit such as apricot, mango, papaya, pineapple, or Bing cherries Strips of good-quality candied orange, grapefruit or lemon peel Cubes of pound cake or angel food cake, or toasted cubes of brioche or challah Cigarette cookies, fan wafers, graham crackers or digestive biscuits, or pretzels Marshmallows or meringues Toasted shaved almonds (to sprinkle on after dipping).
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Steps:
- In a small saucepan heat cream and Grand Marnier to a boil. Place chocolate in a fondue pot or top of a double broiler. Pour cream mixture over chocolate and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Arrange fruits on a pretty platter, garnished with mint sprigs. Place pot of chocolate over a small candle or alcohol burner and adjust so heat is very low. Use long forks to dip fruits and sweets into chocolate.
FRUIT FONDUE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Puree the berries in a blender or food processor. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the liqueur or water. Place the pureed berries and the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and the milky color has disappeared. Pour into a serving bowl or fondue pot. Serve with fondue forks or metal or wooden skewers so that diners can dip their choice of fruit or cake into the sauce.
CITRUS FONDUE
This light and refreshing fondue is just right for warmer weather. It's the perfect way to showcase the naturally great flavor of fruit.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon and orange juice and peel and ginger; cook until the butter is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE-CITRUS FONDUE
The zest and juice of a lemon give this elegant white chocolate fondue a delightful citrusy zing. Luscious with cookies or fruit.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Microwave ingredients in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.
- Spoon into serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 1 g
CITRUS FONDUE
This light and refreshing fondue is just right for warmer weather. It's the perfect way to showcase the naturally great flavor of fruit.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon and orange juice and peel and ginger; cook until the butter is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
BAKER'S CHOCOLATE FONDUE WITH CITRUS
Give this chocolate fondue a glorious citrus kick with just two teaspoons of orange zest! This BAKER'S Chocolate Fondue with Citrus is perfectly delicious with cubes of angel food or pound cake.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook ingredients in saucepan on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 3 g
CITRUS FONDUE
This light and refreshing fondue is just right for warmer weather. It's the perfect way to showcase the naturally great flavor of fruit.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon and orange juice and peel and ginger; cook until the butter is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
CITRUS FONDUE
This light and refreshing fondue is just right for warmer weather. It's the perfect way to showcase the naturally great flavor of fruit.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon and orange juice and peel and ginger; cook until the butter is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
CITRUS FONDUE
This light and refreshing fondue is just right for warmer weather. It's the perfect way to showcase the naturally great flavor of fruit.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, lemon and orange juice and peel and ginger; cook until the butter is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right type of chocolate: For a classic citrus fondue, use a high-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate. Milk chocolate can also be used, but it will result in a sweeter fondue.
- Use fresh citrus fruits: The zest and juice of fresh citrus fruits will give your fondue a bright, vibrant flavor. Avoid using bottled or frozen citrus juices.
- Don't overheat the chocolate: Chocolate can easily burn if it is overheated. Be sure to melt the chocolate slowly over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Add the citrus zest and juice gradually: Start by adding a small amount of zest and juice, then taste the fondue and adjust the flavors as needed. You can always add more zest and juice, but it is difficult to remove them if you add too much.
- Serve the fondue with a variety of dippers: Some popular dippers for citrus fondue include strawberries, bananas, pineapple, marshmallows, and pound cake. You can also serve the fondue with cookies, crackers, or pretzels.
Conclusion:
Citrus fondue is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create a citrus fondue that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give citrus fondue a try!
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