Amaretto-Mascarpone Fondue
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto flavored liqueur or espresso coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 9 firm ripe peaches, nectarines and/or pears, cut in halves, pits and stems removed
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) melted
Directions
In small-size saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter and mascarpone cheese over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in sugar, amaretto and orange extract; heat 1 to 2 minutes.
Transfer to ceramic fondue pot and keep warm over burner. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Preheat grill or broiler. Brush lightly with melted butter. Grill fruit over medium-hot coals until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (don't allow fruit to get too soft.) If broiling, broil fruit 3 to 4 minutes, turning once.
For serving, use skewers to dip fruit into fondue.