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Wonder if you have any tips for me on doing chocolate covered strawberries. Rather than using a hardening chocolate and dipping them ahead of time, I would like to be able to have the bowl of strawberries and dip them right before eating them! - I think it is more romantic that way.....

You little devil, how could I refuse when you put it that way...

HOT CHOCOLATE TIA MARIA FONDUE

Everybody goes off the reservation sometime... and when it's your turn.. what a way to go... sigh

8 oz plain chocolate
3 tsp instant coffee powder
5 fl oz / 2/3 cup double cream
3 tbs. Tia Maria
selection of fresh fruit, to serve

1) Break up chocolate into a fondue pot.
2) Add the coffee and cream and heat gently, stirring all the time, until the chocolate melts.
3) Stir in the Tia Maria, and beat until smooth.
Sever with fruit, yes, like huge romantic strawberries, and cake.
There are any number of beverages to enjoy with this baby, Sauterne, Bristol Cream Sherry, or White Zinfandel and if it is really special.. Champagne, or Bernkasteler Doctor

You little devil, how could I refuse when you put it that way...

~winks~ That was how I intended to hook ya!

Thank you carlo.... Your idea definately sounds like the most bestest high falutin way to do it, and I am gonna save that recipe for definate trying! I have a guy who really likes the sound of this idea, and will be definately worth the Tia Maria!

I have a lot of other things to get together for this occasion also, so I am gonna try the DQ method as the easy way out ~this time~.... But I knew I could count on you!