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Fresh Fruits with Chocolate Sauce

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Fresh Fruits with Chocolate Sauce
This easy recipe for fresh fruits with chocolate sauce will become a staple in your entertaining repertoire; it’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s beautiful to look at. Best quality chocolate, vanilla, baby bananas, strawberries, raspberries and pineapple are all libido-enhancing ingredients for a delicious and sexy dessert.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces best quality organic very dark chocolate 76% and up
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup almond or soy milk
  • 4 baby bananas
  • 12 strawberries
  • ½ pint raspberries
  • 4 slices of pineapple, cut into bite sized wedges (optional)

Preparation:

Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a double boiler along with the maple syrup, vanilla, and almond milk. If you’d like you can add a pinch of cinnamon and cayenne for a little Aztec kick. Heat over a medium flame, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and the sauce is glossy.

Arrange the bananas, berries and pineapple on 4 dessert plates and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

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