Description
This Easy Chocolate Fondue recipe is a quick and delightful dessert perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Made with a blend of semi-sweet and milk chocolate combined with whole milk and optional butter, it creates a smooth, creamy dipping sauce that’s ideal for fresh fruits, cookies, and other treats. The fondue is made using gentle heat with a water bath or microwave, ensuring a luscious texture every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Fondue
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup whole milk (use 1/2 cup for thicker consistency)
- 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Dipping Items
- Fresh fruit such as bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, clementines
- Cookies such as Oreos, Pirouette cookies, Milanos
Instructions
- Prepare Dipping Items: Gather and prepare all the treats you plan to dip in the fondue, including fruits and cookies. If using skewers, have them ready to make dipping easier, as the fondue preparation is quick.
- Combine and Melt Chocolate: In a small bowl, add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, 1/2 cup of whole milk, and unsalted butter if using. Melt the mixture gently either using a barely simmering water bath (double boiler) or by microwaving at 50% power for about 2 minutes.
- Stir to Smooth: Stir the melted mixture steadily until it becomes completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all chocolate pieces have melted.
- Adjust Consistency and Add Flavor: If you prefer a thinner fondue, add more milk gradually until desired thickness is reached. Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor.
- Serve Warm: Serve the warm fondue immediately alongside your choice of fruits and cookies for dipping.
- Reheat if Needed: If the fondue thickens or starts to harden while serving, reheat it in the microwave in short 15-second bursts, stirring well for 10 seconds between each, until smooth and ready to serve again.
Notes
- Using unsalted butter is optional but adds richness and a glossy finish to the fondue.
- Adjust milk quantity based on your preference for thickness; less milk for thick, more for a runnier fondue.
- Fresh fruits complement the chocolate well and add natural sweetness and texture contrast.
- Keep the fondue warm throughout serving to maintain a smooth dipping consistency.
- Store any leftover fondue in the fridge and gently reheat before serving again.
