Do you need a fun dessert? Make this easy Chocolate Fondue Recipe that is perfect for a party. In just a few minutes, you can prepare your favorite chocolate fondue for fruit, cake and more.
There is something so fun and delicious about melted chocolate. It is perfect for small and large gatherings while being easy to prepare. Kid and adults alike enjoy dessert fondue for one of the Best Chocolate Desserts. I also have been making White Chocolate Fondue for years.
If you prefer to use the slow cooker, try Slow Cooker Chocolate Fondue Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
The ideas are endless for dippers, and it is always such a fun recipe. You can use different types of chocolate and it’s always a hit.
Enjoy this delicious treat at parties, gatherings or family movie night. It is so easy to make and turns out fabulous every time without much work. This chocolate fondue is perfect for Valentines Day, New Year’s Eve, parties and more.
Ingredients
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and Milk Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate for the best results.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. This makes the fondue so rich.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor.
- Salt. Helps to balance the sweetness.
- Dippers. Marshmallows, graham crackers, pretzels, fruit, cake, etc.
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How to Make Chocolate Fondue
Step 1. Place the chocolate, heavy whipping cream and salt in a fondue pot or saucepan.
Step 2. Slowly melt the chocolate on low. You will need to stir the mixture frequently. You do not want the mixture to come to a boil. Once the chocolate has melted, stir in the vanilla extract.
Favorite Chocolate Fondue Dippers
- Angel Food Cake
- Pound Cake
- Strawberries and bananas
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Potato Chips. The ones with ridges hold up the best while dipping.
- Pineapple
- Marshmallows
- Graham Crackers. Plain, chocolate and cinnamon all make great options.
- Pretzels
- Animal Crackers
- Teddy Grahams
- Dried Fruit
- Cake. Cut into squares for easy dipping.
- Oreos. Try different varieties.
- Almonds
The options are endless to dip in chocolate fondue. Choose your favorite and set out an assortment for everyone to choose from.
Easy Add ins
- Flavored Syrup. Add a few tablespoons of Torani syrup of your favorite brand. We love to caramel and toffee nut.
- Peanut butter. Swirl a couple of tablespoons of creamy peanut butter into the chocolate for a tasty combination.
- Nutella. If you love Nutella, add a couple of spoonfuls of this to the mixture. This hazelnut spread is diving in melted chocolate.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Flavor. Add a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and chili powder to the mixture.
- Citrus Zest. Sprinkle orange or lemon zest for a fruity and delicious flavor.
- Espresso Powder. Sprinkle a little bit of this powder for a rich coffee taste.
- Peppermint Extract. Peppermint chocolate fondue can be made easily by adding ½ teaspoon peppermint extract.
Frequently Asked Questions
When serving, keep it in a small crock pot on the warm setting or in a fondue pot. This will keep it perfectly warm for your gathering or party.
If you do not have a fondue pot, it is absolutely fine. You can serve it using the saucepan and place an oven mitt underneath it on the table.
When it starts to get cool, reheat in the microwave or stove top. You may need to add a little more cream if it gets too thick when reheating.
Fondue does not have to be that warm to be delicious. It is delicious even as it starts to cool and actually more manageable for kids.
Semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate make great options for chocolate fondue recipe. However, you can also use white chocolate or dark chocolate.
The most important thing is to use good quality chocolate. It will make a big difference in how it melts and how it tastes. The texture will be smoother and the taste richer.
You do not have to use a fondue pot to make a chocolate fondue. This can be accomplished in a saucepan.
Simply add the ingredients and melt using low heat. It is important that none of the ingredients come to a boil. It needs to be cooked low and slow or it will be grainy and possibly burn.
If you are using a saucepan, the only issue will be with keeping the melted chocolate warm. You can pour the chocolate into a small crockpot to keep it warm for an easy solution.
Fondue can be made in advance up to 1 to 2 days. Make sure to allow the mixture to cool completely and then refrigerate.
When ready to serve, heat in the microwave using 30 second increments. Stir in between each and continue to microwave until heated through.
If you have a fondue pot, you can reheat the mixture using that. However, I prefer to use the microwave so I can heat in increments to ensure it does not burn.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. When reheating, add in more cream or milk to thin out the chocolate as it will thicken as its stored.
It is easy to reheat and still tastes delicious. We all look forward to leftovers from parties and gatherings.
Leftovers also make great toppings for ice cream, cheesecake and more. We never let this delicious chocolate go to waste.
If the fondue is too thick, thin it out with more heavy whipping cream until it’s the consistency that you prefer. Stir until it is well combined and the desired consistency.
Only add a small portion of cream at a time. It is much easier to add more if it is still too thick. If you add too much, it is harder to fix so just add the cream in increments.
More Easy Chocolate Desserts
- Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips
- Triple chocolate cookies
- Chocolate dipped sugar cookies
- 2 Ingredient Chocolate Bark
Give this yummy chocolate fondue recipe a try for a guaranteed hit with the entire family. Make sure to come back and leave a comment and star rating.
Chocolate Fondue Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 6 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- Dippers: Marshmallows graham crackers, pretzels, fruit, cake, etc.
Instructions
- Place the chocolate, heavy whipping cream and salt in a fondue pot or saucepan.
- Heat on low, stirring often, until the chocolate is fully melted. You do not want the mixture to come to a boil.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Then serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
