Lighter Chocolate Fondue Or Ganache Recipe

Name: Lighter Chocolate Fondue Or Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 angel food cake; 2 ripe bananas; Pears; 1 cup fresh strawberries; Orange Juice; Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; Fat Free Evaporated Milk; Vanilla Extract; Dark Chocolate

Indulge in this decadent, dark chocolate fondue or ganache – surprisingly lighter than you'd expect! Made with high-quality chocolate for an intensely rich flavor, this recipe requires minimal fat without sacrificing taste. Perfect for dipping fresh fruit like strawberries, bananas, pears, and cherries; or enjoy it as a luscious frosting or cake filling. A healthier twist on a classic, this versatile recipe is easily adaptable to your favorite ingredients. Slightly adapted from Ellie Krieger's Healthy Appetite on Food Network.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 478.3 kcal

Protein 24g

Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lighter Chocolate Fondue Or Ganache

1 angel food cake
2 ripe bananas
Pears
1 cup fresh strawberries
Orange Juice
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Fat Free Evaporated Milk
Vanilla Extract
Dark Chocolate

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How to Make Lighter Chocolate Fondue Or Ganache

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut 1 angel food cake into bite-sized wedges.
Peel and cut 2 ripe bananas into 1-inch chunks.
Core and slice 1 medium pear or apple.
Hull and slice 1 cup fresh strawberries.
Arrange bananas, pears, and strawberries on a serving platter.
Squeeze juice of ½ orange over banana and pear; gently toss.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup evaporated milk until a smooth paste forms.
Cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and immediately whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 6 ounces (170g) finely chopped high-quality dark chocolate.
Continue stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and thick.
Transfer the chocolate mixture to a fondue pot or a warmed ceramic bowl to keep warm.
Dip fruit into the warm chocolate fondue.
Spoon chocolate over angel food cake wedges.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Rewarm gently in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring after each), or in a double boiler on the stove.