Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus light
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream 
• 0.5 teaspoon coffee granules instant
• 8 servings long-stemmed strawberries for serving
• 3 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommend: Grand Marnier)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest grated
• 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate such as callebaut, chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. In a heat-proof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water, heat the cream and orange zest.
2. Add the chocolate, coffee, orange liqueur, and corn syrup and stir constantly until the chocolate is just melted and smooth. Keep the chocolate warm in a fondue pot or in a glass bowl set over the simmering water.
3. Serve the warm chocolate with a large plate of long stemmed strawberries for dipping.