Chocolate Fondue
A silky, rich chocolate fondue made with just chocolate, cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt—perfect for dipping fruit, cake cubes, cookies, and pretzels for an easy party dessert or cozy date night.
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped (60–70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of fine salt
- Assorted dippers: strawberries, bananas, apple slices, pineapple, marshmallows, pretzels, pound cake, graham crackers (to serve)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the heavy cream until it just begins to steam and tiny bubbles appear at the edges; do not boil.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Press the chocolate under the warm cream and let sit for 1 minute.
- Whisk from the center outward until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter until melted.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; whisk to combine. If the fondue seems too thick, whisk in a little warm cream, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Transfer to a fondue pot, small slow cooker on warm, or a heat-safe bowl. Serve immediately with assorted dippers.
- Flavor ideas (optional, alcohol-free): whisk in a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder, a little orange zest, peppermint or almond extract, or 1–2 tablespoons hazelnut spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (fondue only)Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 20mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20g
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