Dark Chocolate Fondue
Nothing says love like a pot of melted chocolate!
I’ve never been one to make a huge deal out of Valentines Day, but as my kiddos get older I’m looking for any excuse to get them around the table for more than 10 minutes.
This Dark Chocolate Fondue is the golden ticket!
Because February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, I thought I would share a fondue recipe that uses lactose free dairy products, and chocolate. Add lots of fresh berries for dipping and this indulgence is downright good for you! No guilt here!
If you don’t have a fondue pot, a small crock pot set on the warm setting will work just fine. We are using dark chocolate, which has no milk in it, and lactose free whole milk. The corn syrup is added to give the chocolate a pretty sheen and it adds extra sweetness, since this is dark chocolate, not milk chocolate.
You can pretty much dip what ever you want in this heavenly pot of goodness! Berries and pretzels happen to be our favorites, but honestly the skies the limit!
Dark Chocolate Fondue
Equipment
- 1 fondue pot a small crock pot, set on warm works too
Ingredients
- 1 pound dark chocolate use 70-80% cocoa chocolate pieces
- 11/2 cups lactose free whole milk
- 1 tblsp corn syrup
- dippers see notes for ideas
Instructions
- Chop chocolate into small pieces add to fondue pot.
- Heat milk to a low bowl, remove from heat and pour over chocolate. Stir until chocolate melts and becomes smooth. At this point you can turn electric fondue pot to low, or if you have a ceramic pot add low flame to allow chocolate to stay warm and smooth.
- Add corn syrup and stir. This gives chocolate a nice sheen and smooths it out
Notes
How do you celebrate Valentines Day? Or are you in the “any day is a good day to let your sweetheart know how much you love them” club? Next time you feel like loving on your someone special I hope you whip up a pot of melty rich chocolate. You won’t regret it!
Enjoy!
Sheila
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