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Coconut Cajeta & Chocolate Fondue
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81 Reviews
Laura
December 25, 2019
This is a great recipe. Good descriptions and the result is delicious fondue. We all enjoyed fruits and cold oven pound cake. Delicious! A definite keeper!
BavarianCook
June 5, 2015
Oh fabulous! Thank you! My lactose intolerant innards are excited! Finally a dessert that is satisfying, has chocolate but no dairy. On my weekend menu now!
Loves F.
January 22, 2014
I don't know how I didn't see this sooner... I make that salted coconut caramel from Bon Appetit all the time, and never thought to add chocolate and rum...pure genius. Can't wait to make this!
beyondcelery
March 9, 2011
I've only so far made the cajeta without the chocolate and it's delicious! I adore caramel, though can't really do the dairy--now I have a perfect substitute. Grats on the win, you totally deserve it.
hardlikearmour
March 9, 2011
Thanks, Syronai! I love the cajeta alone, too. It's great stirred into coffee.
beyondcelery
March 9, 2011
I'll try that! It's also great over Vanilla Coconut Bliss ice cream. My next project is to bake it into muffins.
LocalSavour
March 8, 2011
Congratulations hardlikearmour ~ can't wait to try this recipe ~ what a fantastic combo of flavors!
hardlikearmour
March 9, 2011
Thanks, LocalSavour! My husband just told me one of his freshmen students made my fondue! How cute is that?
Ordinary B.
March 5, 2011
What an unusual and fantastic sounding recipe. I am a major fan of coconut and chocolate, and dipping pretzels in is brilliant. Can't wait to try this one!
hardlikearmour
March 4, 2011
Made a batch this evening for my brother and our vegan friend using the Endangered Species 70% chocolate bar and organic, vegan demerara sugar. Came out perfectly. Pretzels were the favorite dipper. Great suggestion, A&M!
hardlikearmour
March 2, 2011
Thanks to all for your kind words and support! I'm sneaking a few food52 minutes in between appointments, and have felt abuzz all day. Love, love, love food52 -- ps. to my brother, I don't need an intervention ;-)
Sagegreen
March 2, 2011
Yay! I'm so thrilled for you with this win, hardlikearmour. It is a great recipe to represent your prolific and creative repertoire. Hope you will celebrate big!
mrslarkin
March 2, 2011
Woo hoo! I am so thrilled for you! Can't wait to make this (after I lose the 5 pudding pounds I gained) :)
hardlikearmour
March 2, 2011
lol...i'm feeling you on that! there are several pudding recipes i really want to try, but will need to wait for sometime when i've been more virtuous.
Spork
March 1, 2011
delicious! and left overs were great in coffee :)
hardlikearmour
March 1, 2011
Thanks for trying it! I'm really happy you enjoyed it. I love it in coffee, too, though I actually prefer the non-chocolate version that way.
tynitown
February 25, 2011
This is coming out for the Oscars on Sunday! Any way to prepare it a bit in advance?
hardlikearmour
February 25, 2011
Sorry for the delayed response, work has gotten in the way of my food52 time :p You can make the whole thing ahead, and either put it in a microwave safe bowl then heat at 50% for several minutes, until warmed through, stirring occasionally OR put it in a metal bowl you can heat over a pan of water like a double boiler. It can be served either warm or at room temp (is more pudding texture at room temp.)
hardlikearmour
March 5, 2011
I'm just thrilled your second batch came out well! I've been sneaking spoonfuls of the batch I just made. It's really yummy straight from the fridge.
Couldn't B.
February 24, 2011
This looks fabulous. I love the idea of using coconut milk to make cajeta, I am going to have to try this recipe soon.
hardlikearmour
February 24, 2011
The cajeta alone is delicious. I sometimes make a half batch to put in our morning coffee.
healthierkitchen
February 24, 2011
Wow! My daughter is urging me to make this. Might be just the thing for the red carpet shows.
Sagegreen
February 24, 2011
Congrats! This looks fab!
hardlikearmour
February 24, 2011
Thanks, Sagegreen! I was surprised not to see your fondue in the running, since it sounds so delicious.
wanderash
February 24, 2011
This looks great! Any excuse to sneak cajeta into my food and I'm all in!
TheWimpyVegetarian
February 24, 2011
This looks absolutely fabulous!!!! I definitely need to make this one. I'm so happy to see you in the finalists again!! You rock, girl!!!
gingerroot
February 24, 2011
Yahoo! Congrats, hardlikearmour!! Thrilled this is a finalist. Not sure how I missed this last week.
fiveandspice
February 24, 2011
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You rock lady!!!! I'm so glad this is a finalist!!!! I mean, I'm all for melted cheese and everything, but there is almost nothing better than chocolate and coconut. Yippee! I'm off to vote for you now!
hardlikearmour
February 24, 2011
Thanks so much fiveandspice! I love cheese fondue, too, and if I had to either give up cheese or chocolate I'd have trouble choosing. Thank goodness I don't have to give up either!
Greenstuff
February 24, 2011
This sounds amazing!! A huge increase in sophistication from the Toblerone, cream, and cognac chocolate fondue of the 1970s. What do you make of A&M's pretzel option? And congratulations on being a finalist. The two finalists are so different that after this week, there'll really be no need to pick a favorite--we can all love them both.
hardlikearmour
February 24, 2011
Thanks, Greenstuff! I LOVE the idea of the salted pretzel, and wish I'd come up with it. It's definitely interesting to have a sweet vs. savory contest.
cheese1227
February 24, 2011
Wow, looks like I need to bump all the kids off the guest list for the next fondue party. Even if they might want to eat it, I don't think I will want to share.
hardlikearmour
February 24, 2011
LOL, cheese1227. Just make a double batch, and omit the rum for the kids portion. Plenty to go around!
megbennington
February 24, 2011
This sounds incredible - thanks for pointing out the vegan version. Delicious!!
hardlikearmour
February 24, 2011
Thanks, Megan! It's nice that vegan sugar is pretty easy to find these days, and either turbinado or demerara should work. It's so rich that no one would even suspect it's vegan!
fiveandspice
February 17, 2011
Wowzah! Thanks for directing me to your recipe - it is definitely going on the must try list!
hardlikearmour
February 17, 2011
Thanks, fiveandspice! I could personally eat it with a spoon. Let me know how it works out for you if you try it.
mrslarkin
February 16, 2011
Oh, yes! Like a liquid Mounds bar. You could dip almonds into it, if you felt like a nut. ;)
hardlikearmour
February 16, 2011
The coconut flavor is pretty subtle, I definitely taste the chocolate and caramel notes more. Without the chocolate the coconut shines through more. I make the non-chocolate version and stir it in my coffee. I'm going to edit the recipe as suggested by aargersi to amp up the coconut for the lovers!
aargersi
February 16, 2011
YUM on THIS! Love love! What about coconut rum for the liquor? Or would that be too sweet? I am a big fan of coconut. And caramel. And hardlikearmour :-)
hardlikearmour
February 16, 2011
I think coconut rum would be great in it, especially if you're a coconut fan! I'm a huge coconut fan, but am aware not everyone is. You could also go with coconut extract in place of vanilla if you wanted more coconuttiness.
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