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I always have an inner struggle with myself when I try to choose what desserts to make around the holidays. There are just so many yummy recipes out there...and I HAVE to make the perfect one. More often than not, I usually decide on two or three desserts if I’m hosting the gathering…a cookie, a pretty cake, and something blissfully easy but popular…like chocolate fondue!

Fondue is so company-friendly because you don’t have to serve your guests. Just prepare a platter of dippers before your guests ever arrive—think sliced pound cake, strawberries, blueberries, marshmallows, and pretzels. When it’s time for dessert, throw some ingredients in a slow cooker or fondue pot, turn it on, and skewer a few pieces of the dippers with toothpicks. Your company can dip to their heart’s delight.

I typically play it safe and make a classic dark chocolate fondue. But, if you know your guests are white chocolate fans, go for it…make a white chocolate fondue. Of course, you always the option of doing both—or even mixing the two chocolates.

White Chocolate Fondue

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream


• 2 Tbsp butter


• 12 oz white chocolate chips


• 3 Tbsp Godiva white chocolate liquor


• 3 Tbsp cream cheese

Preparation:

In the microwave or on the stove top, heat the heavy cream until warm but not simmering. Remove the bowl or pan from the heat and add the butter. Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Mix on high speed for 5–6 minutes. Keep warm in a small crock pot or fondue pot.

Dark Chocolate Fondue

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream


• 2 Tbsp butter


• 8 oz dark chocolate chips


• 1 Tbsp flavored extract, such as peppermint, almond, or fruit (optional)


• 3 Tbsp flavored liquor (optional)

Preparation:

In the microwave or on the stove top, heat the heavy cream until warm but not simmering. Remove the bowl or pan from the heat and add the butter. Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Mix on high speed for 5–6 minutes. Keep warm in a small crock pot or fondue pot.

You should probably try out one—or both—of these recipes before you make it this year…you have to make sure it’s good, right? Just saying…

XOXO,
—Jill