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CHOCOLATE FONDUE WITH FRUIT AND GRILLED POUND CAKE



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This is a fun fondue recipe from Food and Wine Magazine. The chocolate fondue is laced with bourbon and the pound cake is grilled - both different twists for a fondue! They suggest serving this fondue with fresh apricots, fresh pineapple and the grilled pound cake.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced in 1 inch thick chunks
1 1/2 lbs of pound cake, sliced 1 1/2 inchs thick
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 apricots, pitted and quartered
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Bourbon
10 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (2 1/4 Cups)
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (2 1/4 Cups)
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat up the grill. Grill the pineapple slices over medium heat until charred on both sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Brush the pound cake slices with the melted butter and grill over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes.
  • Cut the pound cake into 1 inch cubes and transfer to a plate. Cut the pineapple into 1 inch cubes and transfer to a separate plate along with the apricots.
  • In a pan, bring the cream and bourbon to a simmer. Add both of the chocolates and the salt, then remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
  • Serve the chocolate with the grilled pound cake and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.2, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 54.8, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 17.5, Protein 8.2

GRILLED CAKE AND FRUIT



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Bring the convenience of outdoor cooking to dessert with toasted angel food cake "sandwiches" that hold melted chocolate and are served with grilled fruit. They're really delicious and easy. -Terri Trudeau, San Gabriel, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices angel food cake (1 inch thick)
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
1 medium firm banana, cut into fourths
8 pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and diced
8 fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut a pocket in each slice of cake by cutting from one long side to within 1/2 in. of the opposite side. Insert a chocolate piece into each opening; set aside. , In a small bowl, toss the banana, pineapple and lemon juice; drain. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add banana and pineapple; toss to coat. Thread onto four 4-in. metal or soaked wooden skewers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place fruit over drip pan and grill over indirect medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through, turning frequently. , Grill cake for 30-60 seconds on each side or until chocolate is melted. Remove fruit from skewers. Combine the kiwi, strawberries and grilled fruit; serve with cake slices.

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