Roaring Fork Chocolate Bourbon Fondue

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dark chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, or more if needed
• 8 slices pound cake, 3/4 to 1 inch thick, grilled on a medium high grill for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, and cut into cubes
• 16 miniature farm apples, cored
• 32 dates, seeded
• 48 spiced pecans, about 1 1/2 cups

Instructions

1. To make ganache, place dark chocolate and heavy cream in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over very low heat, just until chocolate is melted, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Pour bourbon into a shot glass and ganache in a bowl or cup.
4. Arrange the remaining ingredients on a platter and serve.
5. Dip ingredients first in the bourbon, and then the chocolate.

Nutrition

Per serving: 951 calories, 46g fat, 166mg cholesterol, 8g protein, 116g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 241mg sodium, 45 percent calories from fat

Attribution

Roaring Fork, Scottsdale, Arizona