Dark Chocolate Cabernet Fondue
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Now let’s cool things down, or heat them up depending on how your meal is going. 😉 It’s time for dessert, and I went with this decadent, rich, Dark Chocolate Cabernet Fondue to finish off our Pisces meal…..
The Cabernet is not mandatory and does not have a strong taste…let’s just get that out of the way right now. It does however add a little something extra to this dark chocolate sea of yumminess! The symbol for Pisces is two fish, so a dessert swimming in Dark Chocolate Cabernet Fondue seemed perfect.
I made pineapple hearts with a small cookie cutter.
I used the same cookie cutter on the store bought Sara Lee pound cake.
For the strawberries, I reverted back to the days of making Cassi’s lunch for school and sliced them in half {mom moment}. You could leave them whole, but this way gives a much better strawberry to chocolate ratio. 🙂
My favorite is the pineapple, my second favorite is the Clementine wedges.
At this point I was looking around for anything that I could dip in chocolate!! Oh look… a bag of marshmallows that never got used for s’mores.
Pick your favorite fruits and have fun!! This fondue could not be easier to make, I mean seriously easy!
How to make Dark Chocolate Cabernet Fondue
Put the ingredients into a large microwave safe bowl.
Heat on HIGH for one minute, then stir.
Heat again for 30 seconds, stir and continue in 15 second intervals until the chocolate has melted and is smooth.
I think it took a grand total of 2 minutes! Then pour into a fondue pot over a low flame and voila!
Use fondue forks, wood skewers, or anything you can get your hands on. Place all of your dipping treats on a plate and you are ready to enjoy.
There are reports that dark chocolate and red wine are good for you, so I figured that they must be even better for you when paired together! Dark Chocolate contains high levels of antioxidants that can help reduce blood pressure, which is good for your heart and also your brain.
Pineapple contains Bromelain, which is a natural anti-inflammatory agent and digestive enzyme. The pineapple and the clementine oranges are both high in Vitamin C. I will not even pretend that the cake or marshmallows hold any nutritional value, they were just for fun!!
Recipes in this Pisces meal:
Enjoy!!
Dark Chocolate Cabernet Fondue
Equipment
Ingredients
- 11.5 ounce bag dark chocolate chips Guittard or Ghirardelli
- ¾ cups coconut milk can (shake well before opening)
- 2 Tablespoons Cabernet Savignon
- assorted fruits, cake pieces or marshmallows for dipping
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips, coconut milk, and Cabernet in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Heat on HIGH for 1 minute, stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir and continue heating in 15 second increments until all chocolate is melted and smooth.
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream for the coconut milk if you do not need dairy-free.
- Substitute 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for Cabernet.
Ok that is just a whole vat of YUM right there! I am always too full from cheese fondue to even remotely consider a chocolate option but this sounds deeelish and we need to try this ASAP. The clementines sound fantastic! Pinned. xo
LOL, step away from the cheese!! You really should give this fondue a chance to wow you Claire. You might even forget about that cheese fondue…okay maybe you will at least let them play together. 😉
Chocolate + Wine .. two of my favorite things .. combined in one dessert. YUM! I’ve never tried a chocolate fondue with wine, but I am definitely going to now!
You really need to give it a try Dominick! Chocolate and wine belong together. The pineapple takes it over the top!! 🙂
Oh my gosh, Lisa… I’m a fondue JUNKIE! Every year, I ask Brian to take me to The Melting Pot!
I LOVE LOVE that you’ve made it so easy for me to make this at home. Thanks bunches <3
Thank you so much Becca – it could not be easier to make!! 🙂
Wow – I would love to be dipping into this right now! Thanks for sharing at MM – pinned and sharing on social media! Have a great week!
Thank you Deb, it was a really fun dessert! 🙂
What a splendid idea adding red wine to chocolate, Lisa! I’ll bet it just deepens the chocolate flavor, which is always a good thing in my book. Pinning!
It does add a little something extra – a subtle hint in the background. 😉 Chocolate and wine just seem to be made for each other!!
Those little heart cut-outs are so cute! Great combination, chocolate with a hint of red wine! Pinned on my Cupid board 😉
Thank you Sandra – what an awesome board name!! 🙂
adding red wine to fondue…brilliant!
Thank you Heather! I seem to have a slight obsession with adding alcohol to chocolate. 😉
I.LOVE.THIS! I’m sharing this creation of yours today on FB. I love how fast and fun… and simple this is. You’re awesome! Pinning on the SSS party board and on other boards! 🙂
I’m going to plan on doing this with my little Easton… it’s just me and him tmrw night. Fun!
Thank you so much Gloria! I hope you guys enjoyed it. 🙂
My husband LOVES dark chocolate!
This would be the perfect dessert for 2 🙂
Thank you Angela, that was my goal! 🙂
I love Chocolate Fondue! These pictures look so delicious! I pinned it! Thanks for stopping by Saturday Dishes and linking up.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Thank you so much Diane!!
Hmmmm that looks yummy, I’d have the marshmallow dipped in chocolate first. Thanks for sharing your recipe at Sweet and Savoury Sundays, we’d love you to stop by again this weekend!
Thank you Laura, the marshmallows were quite delicious! 🙂
I love this! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thank you Karly. 🙂