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 One of my favorite Southern desserts is Bananas Foster so when I came across this recipe in my Melting Pot cookbook I knew I wanted to try it! So today I invited my friend, Molly over and after a healthy lunch of deli sandwiches we indulged in this chocolate caramel delight! 
The best thing about dessert fondue is it only takes a few minutes to make. I simply melted white chocolate in the microwave and poured it over half a sliced banana in a fondue pot (or use a saucepan). Add caramel sauce, banana extract, and rum and it’s ready! 
So easy, yet so impressive and mouth-wateringly delish!

Banana Caramel Fondue
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Banana Foster Fondue

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 banana thinly sliced
  • dash of cinnamon
  • 4 ounces caramel ice cream topping
  • 1 teaspoon banana liqueur or substitute banana extract
  • 1 teaspoon spiced rum

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave in a bowl until melted, stirring every 15-20 seconds.
  • Place the banana slices in the bottom of warm fondue pot.
  • Pour the chocolate over the bananas.
  • Add the caramel and stir gently.
  • Add the banana liqueur and rum and stir gently to combine.
  • Optional- you can flambe at this point.
  • Keep fondue warm over low heat.

Notes

*Recipe from The Melting Pot 'Dip into Something Different Cookbook
Get creative on what you serve as dessert dippers! Marshmallows,
macaroons,  banana slices, cookies, vanilla wafers, strawberries….
Just a few simple ingredients for a fantastic, fancy dessert!
Melt cubed white chocolate in the microwave then pour on top of 
sliced banana in a warm fondue pot.
 
Bon Appetit!

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I have been a lover of fondue since my first visit to The Melting Pot with my parents many, many years ago in Pensacola, FL. I remember then, as a little girl, how excited I was to watch them create these decadent cheese or chocolate creations in front of me! And I loved to cook my own meats in the bubbling broth and try the variety of mouth watering selection of sauces they set out. To this day The Melting Pot is still one of my favorite restaurants, especially for a Girls Night Out or Romantic Date Night.
 
Last month, I had the pleasure of taking my hardworking husband on a long weekend to Houston. He had never been to The Melting Pot, actually I don’t think he had ever had fondue before (gasp!), so I knew that had to be our first stop!
We ordered the Four Course Experience, which is a fun and clever concept and perfect for a couple out for a romantic evening! You choose one cheese fondue to share, you each select an individual salad, then you each select your individual entrée and finally choose one chocolate fondue to share. It’s a great way to sample a little bit of everything off the menu!
 
What we ordered:
Bacon and Brie Cheese Fondue
Spinach Mushroom Salad (Ashton) and Caesar Salad (Me)
The Classic Dinner (Ashton) and Fondue Fusion (Me)
Flaming Turtle Chocolate Fondue
 
The Melting Pot Houston offered to take our picture and then posted it for
 download on their website. Such a nice, personal touch!
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The Melting Pot Garlic Herb Cheddar Fondue

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups (11 ounces) shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup beer
  • 4 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 6 tablespoons Green Goddess Sauce (recipe link below)
  • 1 teaspoon The Melting Pot Garlic and Wine Seasoning optional
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Toss the cheese with the flour in a bowl.
  • Place a metal bowl over a saucepan filled with 2 inches of water (or use a double boiler).
  • Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and pour the beer in the bowl.
  • Stir in the garlic using a fork.
  • Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add half the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
  • Add the remaining cheese a small amount at a time, stirring constantly in a circular motion after each addition until the cheese is melted.
  • Fold in the Green Goddess Sauce, Garlic and Wine Seasoning, and pepper.
  • Pour into a warm fondue pot and keep warm over low heat.
  • NOTE: The cheese is shredded and tossed with flour to aid in thickening and to improve the viscosity of the fondue. The fondue should be the consistency of warm honey when completed. Monitor the cheese carefully as it is being added. Not all the cheese may be needed, and, in some cases, more cheese may be needed to reach the perfect consistency.
  • *Serve with green apple slices, crisp broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower, pretzels, and crusty chunks of bread such as pumpernickel.

Notes

Recipe from The Melting Pot 'Dip into Something Different' Cookbook

Lots of flavorful chopped garlic, light beer, and gooey cheese make this fondue the perfect warm meal during these cold winter nights!
Stir with a fork until the cheese is completely melted.
Add the Green Goddess Sauce (recipe here).
Season with ground black pepper and Garlic and Wine Seasoning (available at The Melting Pot)
Serve warm with apples, veggies, bread, and pretzels!
 
 

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