Dark chocolate contains vitamin E and potent antioxidants that fight ageing and reduce blood pressure, so not only do these desserts taste gorgeous – they're good for you!
Dark chocolate fondueWith only cream, liqueur and chocolate in the recipe, it's essential that you use only the finest chocolate. This is a great dessert for entertaining.
Serves 4-6
Preparation time 15 minutes
Per serving: 500cals; 33g-22g fat (20g-13g saturated)
300g (11oz) dark chocolate, broken into small pieces6tbsp double cream1tbsp Grand Marnier (optional)To serve
Marshmallows or fresh fruit such as cherries, strawberries, physalis (cape gooseberries), grapes or pineapple wedges 1. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and place over a pan of gently simmering water (the base should not touch the water), and stir until melted. Transfer to a fondue bowl if using, or place in a small saucepan and set on a table over a warming tray.
2. Bring the double cream to the boil in a small saucepan and stir into the chocolate mixture with the Grand Marnier if using. Stir to mix well.
3. To serve, dip the marshmallows or fruit into the warm chocolate using fondue forks or wooden skewers – eat immediately.
We used Fair-trade chocolate. Try Traidcraft Organic Plain Chocolate, £1.60 for 100g; Divine Dark Chocolate, £1.09 for 100g; Green & Black's Organic Dark Chocolate, £1.48 for 100g, found in all good supermarkets. Visit fairtrade.org.uk for more information.
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