KIWI TIKI TORCHES

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The kiwi, pineapple and strawberries all taste wonderful with the melted chocolate. It's an easy dessert or appetizer that really dresses up a meal. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
WHITE CHOCOLATE DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 white chocolate Toblerone candy bars (3.52 ounces each), broken into pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1 to 2 teaspoons rum extract
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

Alternately thread the pineapple, kiwi and strawberries onto 12 metal or wooden skewers; set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring cream just to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in Toblerone until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in nuts and extract., Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve with fruit kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.