Chocolate Fondue Recipe
Equipment
- saucepan
- Heatproof bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- ¾ cup heavy cream or whole milk or half-and-half
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil mild or 1 tablespoon of real unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or spirits such as Grand Marnier or Bourbon
- 10.5 oz chocolate bar chopped (Make sure to use good-quality chocolate. I used 1 bar of Lindt milk chocolate and 2 bars of Lindt dark chocolate but you can use whatever chocolate your family enjoys)
Instructions
- If making chocolate fondue without a fondue pot, place a saucepan with some water over medium-low heat. Bring it to a simmer!
- Put a heatproof larger bowl on top of the pan, making sure the simmering water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the oil and vanilla.
- Turn off the heat! Drop the chocolate into the warm mixture and swirl the bowl enough to cover the chocolate. Make sure to wear gloves.
- Let it sit for 2 minutes in order to melt the chocolate. Then whisk until smooth! Serve immediately.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Fresh fruit: strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, bananas, apple and pear slices, grapes, etc (and some dried as well such as apricots). If using milk chocolate, use acidic fruits such as green apples and strawberries to balance flavor, but if using dark chocolate go for sweet fruits such as bananas.
- Cookies: Oreos, macarons, pirouettes, biscotti, girl scout cookies, shortbread cookies, etc.
- Pastries and baked goods: pound cake (store-bought or homemade such as this strawberry pound cake), Rice Krispies treats, brownie bites, large marshmallows, cubed panettone, brookies, pretzel rods, and more
- Salty foods: Such as potato chips and bacon!
- Cheese: Yes, cheese! Acidic cheeses pair better with dark chocolate fondue, while mellow or buttery cheeses go well with milk chocolate fondue.
Nutrition
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