Healthy Living with Carrie: Recipes for Berry Peppermint Fondue and Mocha-Chocolate Fondue

Berry Peppermint Fondue

Light and refreshing blend of berries with a hint of mint. Ideal for dipping semi-soft buttery rich-flavored cheese.

All you need:

1 package (12 oz) Hy-Vee frozen mixed berries
1 package (12 oz) Hy-Vee frozen raspberries
1/4 cup Hy-Vee granulated sugar
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Assorted soft imported and domestic cheeses

All you do:

Thaw berries and raspberries in a microwave oven. Blend berries in a blender until smooth. In a medium-size saucepan, over low heat, simmer berry puree and sugar until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Add peppermint extract and stir. Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and keep warm, or chill and serve as a cold dip. Serve with bite-size pieces of soft buttery-flavored cheese such as Brie, Edam, Gouda, Havarti or Port du Salut. Serves 16 (2 tbsp each).

Nutrition facts per serving: 25 calories, 7g carbs, 0g protein, 0g fat, 0mg sodium.

Rich Mocha-Chocolate Fondue

A deliciously rich blend of hot mocha and dark chocolate. Serve with slices of fresh fruit for decadent dipping.

All you need:
10 oz bag Nestle Chocolatier 62% baking chocolate morsels

3/4 cup Hy-Vee fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup fresh-brewed coffee
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

All you do:

In a small saucepan, slowly melt chocolate with cream and coffee. Stir frequently until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a fondue pot; keep warm. Serves 22 (2 tbsp) servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 70 calories, 8g carbs, 1g protein, 4.5g fat, 1g fiber, 10mg sodium.