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Enchanted Chocolate Fondue

Find this delicious chocolate fondue recipe perfect for your next dessert party or indulgent meal.

πŸ•’ Prep 10 min, Cook 15 min, Total 25 min
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: French

Allergens

Milk, Eggs (trace in butter)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh fruits, such as strawberries, bananas, pineapple, and kiwi, for dipping

Instructions

  1. In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  2. In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium low heat until it starts to steam but not boil.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the melted chocolate to the warmed cream, stirring until fully combined.
  4. Stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue to mix until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Transfer the chocolate fondue to a decorative bowl or a fondue pot and serve immediately with an assortment of fresh fruits for dipping.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect fondue lies in the quality of the chocolate, so choose a high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content for optimal flavor.

Notes

Serve this enchanting chocolate fondue at your next dinner party or family gathering for a truly memorable dessert experience.

Cultural or Historical Background

Chocolate fondue is believed to have originated in Switzerland during the 1960s as a fun and tasty way to enjoy melted chocolate with various dipping items.