LIGHTER CHOCOLATE FONDUE (OR GANACHE)

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This is an amazingly dark, rich and sinful fondue with a lot less fat. Make sure to use the best quality chocolate you can get your hands on, since that is your main flavor here. I have listed the things we like to dip in our fondue; other ideas are cherries, dried apricots, walnut halves, marshmallows or anything else that sounds good to you! This could also be used as a ganache. I always wondered if I could make a lower fat ganache without whipping cream, and here it is (and surprisingly, it takes almost the same)! Use to frost cupcakes or fill cakes. Slightly adapted recipe from Ellie Krieger's Healthy Appetite on Food Network.

Provided by Maito

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 angel food cake
1 banana
1 pears or 1 apple
1 (16 ounce) container strawberries, hulled
1 teaspoon orange juice (1 wedge for squeezing)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, natural (for baking)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk (or low fat)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces dark chocolate, 60 to 70 percent cocoa solids, chips or finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut angel food cake into bite size wedges.
  • Peel and cut banana into one inch chunks. Core and slice the pear or apple.
  • Place the bananas, pears and strawberries on a serving platter. Squeeze orange wedge over banana and pear (or apple) and mix gently.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar. Slowly pour in evaporated milk, all the while whisking, to make a paste.
  • Place the saucepan over low to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate base is simmering.
  • Remove pot from heat and whisk in vanilla and chocolate. Keep stirring until chocolate is completely melted. The mixture will be quite thick.
  • Transfer chocolate to a fondue pot to keep warm. If you do not have a fondue pot, try serving the fondue in a warmed ceramic bowl.
  • Dip fruit in chocolate. Spoon chocolate over angel food cake (it is too delicate for dipping) and enjoy!
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Rewarm by microwaving 35-45 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds.

Va Driso
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This is the best chocolate fondue recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Elin Kalantari
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This fondue is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so warm and comforting.


Fatimaasim Asim
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate fondue, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and airy, and the flavor is amazing.


khatir ullah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The fondue is so smooth and creamy.


Tangelia Lewis
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I made this fondue for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Caner Can
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This fondue is perfect for dipping fruit, cookies, and marshmallows. It's also great on ice cream.


Sdahaht Sdahaht
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the fondue a rich and decadent flavor.


Jose Amilcar
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This was my first time making chocolate fondue and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the fondue was delicious.


Ahmed Lodhi
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and cream.


neyci ester
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a success.


Sarfraz Abid
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I've tried many chocolate fondue recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and creamy, and the flavor is amazing.


Rabia Jutt
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This chocolate fondue was a hit at my last party! It's so easy to make and everyone loved it.