Chocolate Fondue
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Chocolate Fondue
Description
The Chocolate Fondue recipe begins by gently heating heavy cream until bubbles form around the edges but without boiling, ensuring a smooth texture. Semisweet chocolate is then added off the heat and whisked until completely melted and silky. Finally, vanilla extract is stirred in for flavor balance. The fondue maintains a creamy consistency suitable for dipping fresh fruit, cake pieces, and snacks. Because the chocolate can harden as it cools, serving immediately or keeping it warm with a fondue pot, crockpot on low, or a small container with a tea light underneath is recommended. The recipe suggests using chopped chocolate bars instead of chips to achieve a better melting result. This straightforward method yields a luscious, classic chocolate fondue for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- berries assorted dippers
- bananas
- pound cake
- pretzels
- cookies
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a pan over medium heat until hot, there should be bubbles around the sides of the pan. Do not boil.
- Add the chocolate to the pan. Turn off the heat. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. Serve immediately with dippers.
Notes
- Serve the fondue immediately to prevent it from hardening.
- Keep the fondue warm using a fondue pot, crockpot on low, or a small oven-safe container with a lit tea light candle beneath.
- Chopped chocolate bars melt more smoothly than chocolate chips and are preferred for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 181g | 278% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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