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

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