At the end of a delicious dinner, nothing tops ending it off like something sweet – particularly during colder weather and holidays when comfort food becomes necessary. Our dessert recipes then need something rich and decadent that will satisfy both you and your guests’ cravings for sweets! When I imagine fondue on cold winter’s nights (swirling tasty bits like berries and bits of cake in warm chocolate for fondue), it can only get better! A chocolate fondue on an otherwise dull winter’s night is as close to heaven as it gets. Add caramel for even greater decadence and you get closer still!
At my next fondue party, I wanted something a bit more sophisticated; something with more adult appeal. Nothing can beat pairing Marsala + Chocolate: it is absolutely dreamy. Marsala, an Italian fortified wine renowned for its notes of rich hazelnut deliciousness is usually added to dishes featuring caramelized sauces such as fondue. Here, however, we are using Holland House Marsala Cooking Wine instead, to take this fondue to new heights of sophistication!
Why use cooking wine? Cooking wine is perfect for situations when you know you won’t finish off an entire bottle, yet still want its flavors in your recipe. Plus, it makes an ideal pantry staple when trying out new beef, chicken and pork recipes – with Marsala Cooking Wine offering just enough saltiness to balance the sweet flavors of chocolate and caramel perfectly for creating luxurious fondue.