Chocolate Fondue
One of the best desserts for special occasions is this easy chocolate fondue recipe. A few simple ingredients are melted into the most heavenly chocolate mixture.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- fondue set or small slow cooker to keep fondue warm
Ingredients
- 8 ounces heavy cream can substitute up to half of the amount with whole milk for a thinner fondue
- 1 tablespoon liqueur Grand Marnier recommended, see note below for other options
- pinch salt
- 12 ounces chocolate can use dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate, try to use good quality, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Heat cream: Add the heavy cream (or cream and milk, if using), the liqueur, and the salt to a medium-sized saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium heat just until the edges of the cream start to bubble. remove from heat and immediately add chocolate but do not stir.
- Mix fondue: After the chocolate has had about a minute to sit undisturbed, start to stir the mixture. Continuously stir until completely mixed.
- Serve: Transfer melted chocolate fondue to a warm fondue set or keep warm on the stove over very low heat. Serve with a variety of chocolate fondue dippers.
Notes
Any kind of Liqueur that will taste good with chocolate will work. Some options include:
- Chocolate – like Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
- Coffee – like Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
- Nutty – like Frangelico Liqueur
- Citrus – like Charles Regnier Triple Sec
- Fruity – like Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg