Thursday, December 31, 2009

Smores Chocolate Fondue Recipe (aka S'mores)

A new take on a favorite old camping recipe… but it's still chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers warmed over an open flame.

1 cup cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup marshmallow cream

Slowly warm the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the chocolate pieces, stirring until melted. Stir in the marshmallow cream and warm the mixture. Transfer to a warm fondue pot.

Serve with graham crackers and marshmallows, of course. Serves 6 or more.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

Marbled Chocolate Fondue Recipe

The use of both white and dark chocolate gives this one an outstanding look among dessert fondues.

1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped

Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chocolate and stir until it is just melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a warm fondue pot. Sprinkle the white chocolate over the top, and draw a spoon or knife through the mixture 2 or 3 times, just enough to marble it.

Serve with your choices of fresh strawberries, bananas, apple wedges, pound cake, ladyfingers, and biscotti. Serves 6 or more.

Variations:
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of kirsch, brandy, rum, or orange liqueur for the vanilla.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

White Chocolate Fondue Recipe

White chocolate is a rich, chic addition to dessert fondue recipes.

3/4 cup heavy cream
12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chocolate and stir until it is just melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a warm fondue pot.

Serve with your choices of fresh strawberries, bananas, apple wedges, pound cake, ladyfingers, and biscotti. Serves 6 or more.

Variations:
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of kirsch, brandy, rum, or orange liqueur for the vanilla.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

Classic Chocolate Fondue Recipe

This recipe is the most popular of all the dessert fondue recipes.

1 cup heavy cream
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. When hot, add the chocolate and stir until it is just melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a warm ceramic fondue pot.

Serve with your choices of fresh strawberries, bananas, apple wedges, pound cake, ladyfingers, and almond biscotti. Serves 6 or more.

Variations:
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons of kirsch, brandy, rum, or orange liqueur for the vanilla.

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/chocolatefonduerecipes.html

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Orange and Nut Squares

Ingredients

1 package store bought sugar cookie dough
1 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 cups assorted nuts, toasted and chopped (try hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the cookie dough out on a cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness (about 9 inches by 12 inches) using your fingertips. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool.
Spread the marmalade over the cookie. Sprinkle with nuts.
In a double boiler over very lightly simmering water, melt the chocolate. Dip a spoon in the melted chocolate and drizzle on top of the cookie. Let cool. Cut the cookie into 12 bars or squares. Serve or store in an airtight container.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/orange-and-nut-squares-recipe/index.html