Romantic Chocolate Fondue Delight (Print Page)
Velvety chocolate dip paired with marshmallows and fresh fruits for a delightful dessert moment.
# What You Need:
→ Chocolate Mixture
01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 0.85 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Dippers
07 - 16 large marshmallows
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
09 - 1 cup banana slices
10 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
11 - 1 cup seedless grapes
12 - 1 cup pound cake or brioche cubes
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream and butter. Warm gently until the butter melts and the cream is just starting to simmer (do not boil).
02 - Add the chopped dark and milk chocolate. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
04 - Pour the chocolate mixture into a fondue pot or heatproof serving bowl. Light the fondue burner or use a tea light to keep the chocolate warm and fluid.
05 - Arrange the marshmallows, fruits, and cake cubes on a serving platter.
06 - Using fondue forks or skewers, dip your favorite treats into the warm chocolate and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ratio of dark to milk chocolate creates that perfect bittersweet depth that keeps you coming back
- Its the only dessert where eating slowly is part of the fun, making conversations linger longer
02 -
- Even a single drop of water will make your chocolate seize into a gritty, unusable mess, so keep all bowls and utensils completely dry
- If the fondue gets too thick, stir in warm cream one tablespoon at a time until it relaxes again
03 -
- Chop your chocolate into uniform pieces before you start, otherwise you will be standing over the stove waiting for that one stubborn chunk to melt
- Room temperature cream warms more evenly than cold from the fridge, so take it out about 20 minutes before you begin