Who’s Ready To Dip Some Dark Chocolate Fondue?

If you didn’t know, dark chocolate has been said to be a heart healthy food. Dark chocolate retains more flavonoids that other varieties of chocolate such as milk chocolate, white chocolate, cocoa or chocolate syrup. New research has also determined that eating a diet high in flavonoids helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Obviously, this doesn’t mean that you should run to the store to buy some candy bars. But it does mean that when eaten in moderation, dark chocolate can be a healthy choice as a dessert.

And whether it is good for you or not, who can resist a fondue pot of hot melted chocolate just waiting for your to dip something into it. What better way to enjoy strawberries, bananas, and other ripe fruits? But don’t stop there. Be sure to try dunking some salty treats into the chocolate such as pretzels and potato chips. Mixing sweet and salty foods creates a unique flavor that you are sure to enjoy.

So not only is chocolate delicious, but it is now considered a heart-healthy food as well. Those are some excellent reasons to add a few chocolate fondue recipes to your recipe book. Why not try one of these chocolate fondue recipes tonight?

[recipe title=”Dark Chocolate Fondue” servings=”4 to 6″ time=”10 min” difficulty=”Easy” image=”http://tsjohnsononline.com/food/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2017/03/Dark-Chocolate-Fondue.jpeg” description=”A simple recipe for a fan favorite dessert”]

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– 12 ounces Premium Dark Chocolate (chopped)
– 3/4 cup Whipping Cream
– 2 teaspoons Kahlua or other coffee liqueur (optional)
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[recipe-directions]
1. Over low flame, heat whipping cream until warm (DO NOT BOIL)
2. Slowly add the chopped dark chocolate while stirring
3. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth
4. Stir in liqueur
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Notes

[recipe-notes]
– Strawberries, Bananas, Sliced Apple, Pretzel Sticks, Chunks of Pineapple, Marshmallows, Potato Chips all make for good pairing with fondue.
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