Chocolate Fondue
It's important to maintain moderately low heat (no more than 120°F/49°C) under your fondue pot so the chocolate stays melted and just warm to the touch. Too much heat can caue the chocolate to scorch or develop and upleasant texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (4 fl.oz./125 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 lb. (500 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 pound cake, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
- 2 pints (1 lb./ 500 g) strawberries, rinsed and hulled
Directions
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the cream until steam begins to rise, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate, and stir until melted, smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla and stir until blended.
Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and keep warm according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve with the pound cake and strawberrries alongside for dipping into the cheese with individual fondue forks. Serves 6.
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Serves 6.