Chocolate Espresso Fondue
The perfect "please-a-crowd-in-a-hurry" dessert, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and espresso. Suggested dippers: sponge or pound cake, pretzel sticks, marshmallows, or your favorite fruits.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 480 ml (2 cups) heavy cream
- (10 teaspoons) instant espresso powder
- 700 g (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 60 ml (¼ cup) brandy
Directions
- Place water, cream, espresso powder, and chocolate into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed and increase to its highest speed. Blend for 3 minutes 30 seconds or until melted and smooth. Using the tamper if needed. Pour into fondue pot and stir in brandy.
Chef's Notes
- For dippers, try sponge cake, pound cake, sliced apples, sliced pears, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas, fresh or canned pineapple chunks.
Ingredients
- 120 ml (½ cup) water
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 5 teaspoons (5 teaspoons) instant espresso powder
- 340 g (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 30 ml (2 Tablespoons) brandy
Directions
- Place water, cream, espresso powder, and chocolate into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed and increase to its highest speed. Blend for 3 minutes 30 seconds or until melted and smooth. Pour into fondue pot and stir in brandy.
