Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

I think the key here is to cook on very low heat (no higher than low-medium), and to stir constantly - this will help the chocolate smooth out perfectly, and not chunk up and burn. Adding too much liquid definetly alters the flavor and structure of the chocolate - using oils makes the chocolate runny, using milk will make the chocolate sticky (and sometimes milk will prevent the chocolate from hardening properly for making chocolate covered fruit). I use Lindt chocolates, they're expensive but good. In my experience, most chocolates melt perfectly when given the time to do so, and without additives like liquor or cream.

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2009

This was sooooo good. Everyone was stuffed after my dinner party and didn't want dessert...until I brought this out. 6 people ate almost all of this! I used 3 tablespoons regular brandy and 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice since I didn't have cherry brandy. 6 tablespoons of heavy cream and a bit more cinnamon than the recipe called for. They all thought I used an expensive chocolate. I told them it was French chocolate...Nestle, LOL

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Tinacooks

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2009

I hate leaving low marks for a recipe, but I just couldn't get this one to work right. I suspect the addition of the coffee may be the cuprit since there's water in it. Each time I've tried this recipe, the smooth, glossy chocolate becomes grainy and unusable (for fondu, at least. Thank God for brownies). I'm going to try one last time soon, leaving out the coffee and then maybe I can redo the rating. EDIT: Redoing the rating. This recipe works better with no coffee. It causes the chocolate to seize up. I'm sure the coffee flavor could be had with coffee liquor or extract instead, but don't use the real thing unless you like wasting ingredients.

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TYRANT1100

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

Made this on Valentines Day. Huge hit with all. I just used regular brandy -- and it tasted great. Served with the usual fruits, but included dried pineapple. Will make again.

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lons65

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

My husband and I used this as a basic recipe and made some changes. We used a toblerone bar as part of the chocolate and augmented with Semi-Sweet morsels. We added Chocolate Hazelnut liquer for the Cherry Brandy and Kahlua for coffee. It was amazing!

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009

Made this for Superbowl '09, it was a hit. I made it with a pre-made mudslide liqueur instead. The only problem was no one could get the chocolate to stick. I adjusted the temp of the fondue pot to see if that would help and it didn't. Any suggestions? It doesn't really matter though I will be making this again...it tasted sooooo good! Thanks for the recipe@

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Blondi

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

This is the best! I have made this several times and folks always want the recipe! Do experiment with different liquors and liqueurs - you won't be disappointed with whatever you end up concocting!

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Trinka G

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

MMMMMM!! This recipe was very good. I used kahluah in place of brandy. It was very good, my kids ate it till it was gone. It's fun to do for a family night. I bought coconut marshmallows, pound cake and bananas. It was delicious. I did have to add a little more cream.

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Tara

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

We left out the coffee and it was still so very good. Leftovers were used for ice cream topping. Yummy.

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2008

Way too rich and not very good. Sorry.

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Leanne

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

This recipe is very rich. It was chocolatey and had good taste. It seperated and became oily, don't think I'd made again.

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008

The cherry brandy in here gave it a very nice flavor. I thought this was one of the best fondue recipes I have ever made, and of course with fondue in general, very easy!

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Stacy

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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2008

I was looking for a chocolate fondue recipe for a kids sleepover party and this was just great. Easy to make, great flavor and all the kids had fun dipping. I halved the recipe and still had a cup left over - it's rich!

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LYNNIEMILANO

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2008

Excellent fondue! I had no problems with the burning... just melted everything on the stove over medium heat and it turned out fine. All I had was raspberry liqueur and it substituted fine. Will definitely serve this one again!

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seeannarun

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008

So good! We make ours with dark chocolate and Bailey's. Dip to your hearts content!

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2008

Tasted delicious - I used kaluah instead of cherry brandy and this definitely required more cream than indicated, but overall it was excellent!

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sweetjunkie

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2008

I get raves with this recipe! Can substitute almond extract and/or brand extract for the cherry brandy and instant coffee crystals for the coffee.

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008

This is a great starting point for a chocolate fondue recipe. I omitted the cinnamon and coffee and used mint Bailey's instead of cherry brandy. As others suggested, I doubled the amount of heavy cream (plus a little more towards the end.)

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LMA

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2008

Very good recipe! I made a few changes which worked well: I used Kahlua instead of the cherry brandy and a 50/50 mix of semi-sweet and 60% cacao chips. I used some instant coffee ground and just mixed it in instead of brewing coffee and left out the cinnamon. Last but not least, I doubled the cream and alcohol to make it a little more smooth. All in all, definitely a keeper!

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Brian J.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Reno, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2008

This came out really well, I used about 6 TBS of heavy cream and used Kahula instead of what was listed. I cooked it on the stove until it was thin and then put it in the fondue. We dipped, marshmellows, fresh pineapple, strawberries. I used a hershey kiss fondue set (a christmas gift) and it actually was bubbling. You will need to stir it then.. it can burn a little in the middle. But I liked this recipe, next time I would use choc chip instead of semi sweet, that is a little over powering to eat and I love dark chocolate. next time I would use pretzels, apples and kiwi and I have heard cream cheese cubes are fabulous!!!

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