Chocolate Mascarpone Fondue
Chocolate fondue is a retro dessert that has a lot going for it on modern menus. It’s shareable, it’s based on the most popular dessert flavor and it’s interactive.
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Executive Chef Trey Foshee
George’s at the Cove
La Jolla, Calif.
Chocolate fondue is a retro dessert that has a lot going for it on modern menus. It’s shareable, it’s based on the most popular dessert flavor and it’s interactive. Executive Chef Foshee updates the classic recipe by melting together two types of chocolate with creamy mascarpone cheese.
Ingredients
1/2 lb. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 lb. milk chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups cream
8 oz. mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup (2 oz.) bourbon, orange liqueur or another favorite liqueur
1 cinnamon stick
Poundcake cubes, marshmallows, banana chunks, strawberries or cherries for dipping
Steps
1. In top of double boiler, combine both chocolates, cream, mascarpone, sugar and bourbon or liqueur. Fill bottom of double boiler with water; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Place top of pot over simmering water. Heat until melted, smooth and warm, stirring often. Remove from heat.
3. Pour mixture into fondue pot and keep warm. Serve immediately, accompanied by pound cake, fruit and marshmallows for dipping.
Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
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