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Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate Fondue combines premium dark and milk chocolates melted smoothly into warm heavy cream, flavored subtly with vanilla and a touch of salt. Served with a variety of fruits, baked goods, and sweets, this rich, luscious dipping sauce offers an interactive and indulgent dessert experience with contrasting textures and flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
16
servings (1/4 cup each)
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
To make the fondue:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chopped or chips (at least 60% cacao, see note 2, premium
- 8 ounces milk chocolate chopped or chips, premium quality
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- salt optional
For serving:
- Fruit Strawberries, oranges, bananas, pineapple, cherries, fresh
- Baked goods: Brownies, rice krispie treats, cookies, Angel food cake, pound cake
- Candy: Marshmallows, caramels, peanut brittle
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and set a glass or metal bowl over the top to create a double boiler (do not let the water touch the bowl).
- Add heavy cream to bowl and heat until the cream feels hot to the touch (140 to 150 degrees). Add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in vanilla. Add salt to taste if desired. Transfer to a fondue pot and heat the fuel underneath to keep warm (keep the flame low). Serve with fruit or other sweets.
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Notes
- A premium chocolate with 60% or higher cacao ensures deep, rich flavor in the fondue.
- An electric fondue pot is convenient for keeping the chocolate warmed and easy to dip.
- This recipe yields about 4 cups of fondue, serving around 16 portions of ¼ cup each.
- Use a double boiler to gently melt chocolate and cream, preventing burning or separation.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25 cup
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
172mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
443IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.