Chocolate Fondue

Makes: 2 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 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

• PREPARATION

  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. (Alternatively, see “No Microwave?” below.)
  2. Pour the chocolate mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with fruit.

  TIPS & NOTES

  • Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: Fondue forks or bamboo skewers
  • Kitchen Tip: If you don't have an espresso maker, look for instant espresso powder at your supermarket.
  • No Microwave? Place chopped chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water. Gently stir until almost melted. Remove from the heat and stir until the chocolate melts completely.

  NUTRITION

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