Description
This easy chocolate fondue recipe offers a luscious, velvety chocolate dip perfect for parties or cozy nights in. With just a few simple ingredients, including semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream, you can create a decadent treat that pairs wonderfully with fruits, marshmallows, and pound cake cubes for dipping. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortless way to indulge and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Fondue
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dippers
- Strawberries (for dipping)
- Bananas (for dipping)
- Apples (for dipping)
- Marshmallows
- Pound cake, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Heat Cream: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, being careful not to boil.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the hot cream.
- Stir Until Smooth: Stir gently until the chocolate completely melts and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to blend the flavors together.
- Serve Fondue: Transfer the chocolate mixture to a fondue pot or serving bowl to keep warm and serve immediately with assorted dippers like fresh fruits, marshmallows, and pound cake cubes.
Notes
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Monitor the cream closely to avoid boiling which can cause the chocolate to seize.
- If the chocolate thickens too much while serving, gently reheat or add a splash of cream to loosen it.
- Try different dippers such as pretzels, biscotti, or cookies for variation.
- Keep the fondue warm during serving using a fondue pot or a small slow cooker on low heat.
