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READERS COMMENTS
So, for those who like to read the recipe:
12 oz chocolate chips
1 cup light cream
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
Boil water, pour over chocolate in a squishy bowl.
Wait 5-10 minutes until it's changed color
Drain the water and then immediately add cream to bowl.
Stir until it's a nice smooth texture, and then add the vanilla extract
Posted: Sep 30, 2010 Jon Q
I did this for a beginner backpacking program with 15 hikers this past weekend. It was AWESOME! There was no evidence of chocolate on the plate. In place of the cream, I use creamed cocconut, which carries well on the trail and used dried fruit. The dried pineapple was the best. It was very easy. On a ral trip the chocolate chips and the creamed cocconut would just coompletment the dried fruit I already carry.
Posted: Sep 20, 2010 manxmargie
If you have a bowl that can withstand heat (ie, silicone, or a smaller pot, you can also create a "double boiler" by putting it inside the pot of boiling water and melting the chocolate in it. That way the water never touches the chocolate. :)
Posted: Sep 17, 2010 Sarah
Perfect! We have been doing a hike program for years and this weekend will be the last one ever. I was looking for something special for our last meal. Now we have chocolate fondue and my special cupcakes.
Posted: Sep 10, 2010 Manx Margie
I would use the leftover water for hot chocolate...
Posted: Sep 02, 2010 Aaron
just keep the pack of chocolate in your pocket for an hour in the summer and youll get chocolate fondue in your pants. I learned that the hard way. But still ate it.
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 matt
For anyone wondering why this works when other times even a little drop of water can ruin melted chocolate at home (it will seize into a grainy mess), it's because of the amount of water. A small drop of water in melted chocolate will interrupt the molecular structure, but adding more water will allow the molecules to flow freely and make it into a smooth sauce again.
Posted: Aug 31, 2010 Joe
Long distance yes. Weekend no.
Posted: Aug 28, 2010 Anonymous
impractical, yes! Fun, also! Not everyone hikes on ramen and food bars, sometimes you gotta mix it up a little.
Posted: Aug 27, 2010 Heather
Is it just me or is this extremely unpractical for trail hiking?
Posted: Aug 27, 2010 Orlando
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