GRAND MARNIER-HONEY CHOCOLATE FONDUE

GRAND MARNIER-HONEY CHOCOLATE FONDUE image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

Makes 6 servings
one cup bittersweet chocolate, melted
one cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
one-half cup heavy cream
two teaspoons orange zest
pinch of salt
two tablespoons honey
one-quarter cup Grand Mariner
assorted fresh fruit, cut into bite-sized pieces, as needed
Ladyfingers or pound cake, cut into bite-sized pieces, as needed

Steps:

Combine the melted chocolates and keep warm. Bring the heavy cream, orange zest, salt and honey to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow the zest to steep for 5 minutes. Strain the mixture into the chocolate and whisk together. Add the Grand Mariner and mix thoroughly. Serve warm in a fondue pot with a variety of foods to dip (e.g. strawberries with stems, pitted cherries, orange segments, apricots, cake pieces, etc.) Note: If you prefer, omit the Grand Mariner and substitute an additional 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Variation White Chocolate Fondue Substitute 2 cups melted white chocolate for the bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate.