Chocolate Fondue: Thinking about Valentine’s Day

By Laura | Feb 12, 2008

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and why don’t you prepare a delicious dessert for you and your love one that is High Fiber, Low Sodium and Low Cholesterol.

I found this Chocolate Fondue recipe at EatingWell , it’s very easy to make.

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon brewed espresso (see Kitchen Tip)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 banana, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
8 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
4 strawberries

1. Place chocolate, cream, espresso, vanilla and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Pour the chocolate mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with fruit.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Per serving: 345 calories; 19 g fat (10 g sat, 2 g mono); 20 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 7 g fiber; 81 mg sodium; 382 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value).
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 carbohydrate (other), 4 fat

TIP: Kitchen Tip: If you don’t have an espresso maker (or coffee makers), look for instant espresso powder at your supermarket.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: Fondue forks or bamboo skewers

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10 Comments so far

stained glass panels February 12, 2008

I love chocolate! Sadly my boyfriend cannot stand anything sweet. Yeah, I know that is a little odd. But he is good for keeping me from eating too many.
Jojo February 13, 2008

Njami njami. So delisious. Wanna the Valentine day to be every day.
Joey February 13, 2008

Great recipe, looks really tasty =P~
I’m going to try it for sure.
I do have one question though.
I do not like espresso. Is it okay if I don’t use it for the Chocolate Fondue or if I use something else instead? Like cocoa or hot chocolate?

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Laura February 13, 2008

Jojo - Valentine’s Day should be everyday…just like Christmas
Laura February 13, 2008

For sure Cocoa or hot chocolate won’t give the fondue the same taste as expresso but you can try it. Expresso is a little bitter and that will cut a little the chocolate sweetness. That’s the secret. Enjoy.
Laura February 17, 2008

stained glass panel…thanks for the URL you left here. It has wonderful products.
sasha February 18, 2008

I’m crazy about chocolade. It must be really tasty.
Digi Scrapbook Freek February 19, 2008

Chocolate fondu, what not do do! I ruined our Valentine’s fondu by adding cold milk to hot chocolate. I wanted to dilute it a little. It instantly turned into a think and yummy play-do like substance! We could actually make fun shapes without getting messy fingers.

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Laura February 20, 2008

Thanks for letting me know that. I will never do it.
Recipe maker February 22, 2008

I love chocolate. Thanks for the recipe.