Watermelon & Spicy Mayan Dark Chocolate Fondue
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Analysis per serving:
341 Calories; 45 percent fat (17
grams); 12 grams saturated fat; 5
percent protein; 50 percent
carbohydrate; 2.4 grams fiber
Ingredients:
1. 4 cups watermelon
cut into 1" cubes
2. 1 /2 cup fat-free half
& half + extra reserve
3. 3/4 teaspoon
cinnamon
4. 1 /2 teaspoon chili
powder
5. 1/8 teaspoon
cayenne
6. 1 /2 teaspoon
coriander
7. 8 ounces dark
chocolate (at least 60%
cocoa powder)
Instructions:
1. Wrap watermelon
cubes in paper towels to
soak up excess fluid. Set
aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring half & half and spices to almost a simmer. Remove
from heat and stir in chocolate. Let chocolate melt, then continue to stir until
thoroughly blended and creamy. Adjust flavors.
3. Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot and heat according to directions. (If fondue
becomes too thick, stir in extra reserve half & half, 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired
consistency.)
4. Place watermelon cubes on a platter with fondue forks or skewers.
National Watermelon Promotion Board