Creamy Chocolate Fondue Delight
A rich and velvety chocolate fondue made with a blend of dark and milk chocolate, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla and sea salt for a luscious dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 4 ounces (115 grams) milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- Optional dippers: strawberries, banana slices, marshmallows, pound cake cubes, pretzels, biscotti
Instructions
- Chop the dark and milk chocolate into small, even pieces and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water and heat gently until hot but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in softened butter and sea salt until melted and combined.
- Gradually add chopped chocolate to the hot cream mixture, stirring constantly until melted and glossy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate fondue into a warm serving dish or fondue pot to keep it melty. Stir in a splash of warm cream if it thickens too much.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dippers.
Notes
Use room temperature cream to avoid chocolate seizing. Stir consistently and melt chocolate slowly over gentle heat. If chocolate seizes, stir in a tablespoon of warm cream slowly until smooth. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Protein: 2
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