CHOCOLATE MIDNIGHT FONDUE

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Here's the "little black dress" of chocolate fondues....basic elegant and adaptable. Choose a good quality chocolate for this fondue. Cognac is the classic flavoring, but dark rum, bourbon, Kahlua, Grand Marnier or just about nay liqueur works equally well. If you prefer to forgo the alcohol altogether, substitute an equal...

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup heavy cream
dash salt
1 lb. bittersweet and/or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp. cognac or brandy

Steps:

  • 1. In medium pan, heat cream and salt over low heat til hot but not boiling. Gradually stir in chocolate, letting each addition melt before adding more. Stir in cognac.
  • 2. Transfer to a ceramic fondue pot and set over a lot flame. Regulate flame under fondue to keep it as low as possible. If it begins to boil, turn off heat.
  • 3. Variations: Chocolate almond fondue: Substitute amaretto for the cognac. Serve with fresh or dried picots, and small bowls of chopped toasted almonds on the side to roll the chocolate coated bites in Chocolate Fondue a L'Orange: Substitute Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Triple Sec or other orange flavored liqueur for the cognac Chocolate hazelnut fondue: Substitute Frangelico or other hazelnut liqueur for the cognac. For added richness, stir in 3 Tbsp. chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella, til melted and smooth. Chocolate Macchiato Fondue: Before adding the chocolate, add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the warm cream and stir til dissolved. Substitute coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua for the cognac. Chocolate Pina Colada Fondue: Substitute dark rum and 1/2 tsp. coconut extract for the cognac. Serve with fresh or dried pineapple chunks, and small bowls of sweetened flaked coconut on the side to roll chocolate coated bites in. Chocolate Razzle Dazzle Fondue: Substitute framboise (raspberry eau de vie) or Chambord (black raspberry liqueur) for the cognac, and stir in 1 cup (6 oz) fresh raspberries. Chocolate Voodoo fondue: Substitute crème de banana for the cognac. Serve banana chips and fresh banana chunks for dipping. Dark Chocolate Mint Fondue: Substitute crème de menthe or a chocolate peppermint liqueur, such as Vandermint for the Cognac. Irish Dream Fondue: Substitute 1 Tbsp. Irish whisk and 2 Tbsp. Baileys or other Irish cream liqueur for the cognac.

Ramzan Watto
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Zohaib Siddiqui
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This fondue was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Elisha S.Kamusaki
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This fondue was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Louis Neves
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This fondue was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Tigie B
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This fondue was delicious! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the fruit and cookies were the perfect dipping companions.


whitney bosibori
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great! I'm glad I tried it.


SherrylVfeeu Sena
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The fondue was delicious and it was a lot of fun to make.


Ulrich Cloete
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This fondue was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll add a little bit of milk to thin it out.


Mou Islam
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This fondue was easy to make and it turned out great! The chocolate was smooth and creamy, and the fruit and cookies were the perfect dipping companions.


Meme Pubge
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This fondue was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use a darker chocolate.


tirtha raj khatri
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This is the best chocolate fondue recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the chocolate is so rich and creamy.


Mifrah Siddiqui
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I made this fondue for my kids and they went crazy for it! They loved dipping marshmallows and graham crackers in it.


Riya Mony
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This fondue was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and kept coming back for more. It was so easy to make and only took a few minutes.


GambiT Onyx
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This was a perfect dessert for date night! It was rich and decadent, and the chocolate was smooth and creamy. We loved dipping the fruit and cookies in it.