Fruit Fondues Recipes

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• Combine the raclette and Gruyere in a bowl and add the cornstarch. Toss well to coat the cheeses in the cornstarch; set aside.
• In a pot over medium heat, warm the wine, garlic and lemon zest. Do not allow this to come to a boil or the fondue may be grainy in the end.
• Slowly add the cheese mix a handful at a time, stirring and allowing each handful to melt completely before adding the next. Repeat until all the cheese is in the pot. Once completely smooth, stir in the kirsch, pepper and mustard. Pour the mixture into a fondue pot with a burner underneath to keep warm. Serve with Crusty Bread, apples and pears.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Put the loaf of bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes to crisp. Allow to cool, then tear into chunks for serving. Set aside.

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• In a food processor, combine the strawberries, cream, cornstarch and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth. , Pour into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a fondue pot or 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; keep warm. Serve with cake and fruit.

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• Preheat fondue pot.
• Rub the inside, bottom and sides of a medium saucepan with the clove of garlic. Set the garlic aside. Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the white wine and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil and turn heat down to simmer the wine. In a bowl, toss the cheese with the cornstarch until the cheese is completely coated. Slowly add in the cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until the cheese is melted thoroughly, about 3 to 4 minutes. With a fresh nutmeg and a nutmeg grater or box grater, scratch a pinch of nutmeg into the melted cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper and pour into the fondue pot. Serve immediately with the fruit, vegetables and bread.

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• In a saucepan, stir caramel sauce until heated. In a large glass measuring cup, microwave chocolate chunks until almost completely melted, then stir. Using skewers, dip fruit into sauces.

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• Melt the sugars, syrup and butter in a saucepan and boil for 5 minutes.
• Add the cream and vanilla, stirring together, and then take off the heat.
• Divide the sauce between two cups or small bowls, and then arrange the fruit on 2 saucers or on a plate, as you see fit.

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• In a small saucepot combine the diced mango, coconut cream, coconut milk, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally so that it does not scorch on the bottom. Simmer for about 15 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Empty contents of pot into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the lime juice and blend just to combine. Pour the mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with chocolate biscotti and ladyfingers.
• Chef's note: Coco Lopez is a cream of coconut that's made from the milk of coconut pulp blended with cane sugar. It is typically used in tropical drinks like Pina Coladas.

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• Thread the fruits onto wooden skewers. Melt the milk chocolate on a low heat in the microwave and transfer to a small serving bowl. Serve the kebabs on a platter with the yogurt and melted chocolate for dipping and get everyone to dig in.

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• Thread 3 pieces of fruit onto each toothpick. Chill for 1 hour. Make sweet dips. Sprinkle with nonpareils and serve with fruit.