chocolate fondue recipe
Chocolate fondue is a decadent dessert perfect for sharing with loved ones. It involves melting chocolate and serving it warm with various dippable treats. This recipe serves 4 people, making it an ideal choice for a romantic evening or a small gathering.
Equipment
- 1 fondue pot or heatproof bowl
- 1 double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- 1 skewers or fondue forks
- 1 serving plates
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao, chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup banana slices
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1 cup cubed pound cake
- 1 cup pretzels
Instructions
- In a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and melted.
- Once the chocolate and cream are fully melted and blended, add the vanilla extract and stir well to combine.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a fondue pot if available, or serve directly in the heatproof bowl.
- Arrange the assorted dippables on serving plates around the pot.
- Use skewers or fondue forks to dip your choice of dippables into the warm chocolate. Enjoy!
- For added flavor, consider mixing different kinds of chocolate or adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of liqueur to the chocolate mixture.
- If there are leftovers, store the chocolate fondue in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving again.
Notes
Feel free to mix different kinds of chocolate for varied flavors, such as milk chocolate or white chocolate.
You can store leftover chocolate fondue in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving again.
For a spiced kick, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of liqueur like Grand Marnier to the chocolate mixture.