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Chocolate Fondue: Thinking about Valentine’s Day

12 February 2008 10 Comments
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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, choppedchocolate-fondue.JPG
  • 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 »

  • stained glass panels said:

    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.

    # 12 February 2008 at 19:51
  • Jojo said:

    Njami njami. So delisious. Wanna the Valentine day to be every day.

    # 13 February 2008 at 12:20
  • Joey said:

    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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    # 13 February 2008 at 12:54
  • Laura (author) said:

    Jojo – Valentine’s Day should be everyday…just like Christmas

    # 13 February 2008 at 22:56
  • Laura (author) said:

    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.

    # 13 February 2008 at 22:56
  • Laura (author) said:

    stained glass panel…thanks for the URL you left here. It has wonderful products.

    # 17 February 2008 at 12:19
  • sasha said:

    I’m crazy about chocolade. It must be really tasty.

    # 18 February 2008 at 19:54
  • Digi Scrapbook Freek said:

    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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    # 19 February 2008 at 16:32
  • Laura (author) said:

    Thanks for letting me know that. I will never do it.

    # 20 February 2008 at 21:03
  • Recipe maker said:

    I love chocolate. Thanks for the recipe.

    # 22 February 2008 at 02:46