Rich Mocha-Chocolate Fondue - As Seen on WIBW 13 News This Morning, Feb. 13, 2013

A deliciously rich blend of hot mocha and dark chocolate for you and your sweetheart.  Delicious served with slices of fresh fruit, pretzels, and sugar cookies for decadent dipping. This recipe came to me by way of Amber
Groeling, Hy-Vee Topeka Dietitian. 

Serves 22 (2 Tbs. per person)

10 oz. 63% baking chocolate baking morsels

¾ cup Hy-Vee fat free evaporated milk

¼ cup fresh-brewed coffee

½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

In a small saucepan over low heat, slowly melt chocolate with milk and coffee.  Stir frequently until blended and smooth.  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. 

Nutrition facts:  70 calories, 4.5 g fat, 10 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 0 fiber, 1 g protein

Now You're Cookin',

Chef Alli

Sweetheart Fondue - As Seen on WIBW 13 News This Morning at 6:40 a.m., Feb. 13, 2013

8 oz. good quality milk chocolate

4 oz. good quality dark chocolate

1 cup heavy cream

7 oz. jar marshmallow crème

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Dippers:  Large marshmallows, whole strawberries, squares of brownies, pound cake and angel food cake, vanilla wafers, biscotti, graham crackers, sliced apples and bananas, toasted pecans for sprinkling

 

In a large saucepan over medium high heat, bring cream to a full boil; reduce heat to low and simmer.  Add chocolate (broken into pieces, if using bar chocolate) and stir until smooth; stir in marshmallow crème and vanilla, whisking gently and constantly till smooth.  Transfer to fondue pot and keep warm over low heat.  Serve with desired dippers listed above.

 

Now You're Cookin',

Chef Alli