Chocolate Fondue for Two Easy Recipe Perfect for Romantic Desserts
A quick and easy chocolate fondue recipe perfect for romantic moments or a cozy treat for two, featuring a silky blend of semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (115g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Dippers (choose your favorites): fresh strawberries, banana slices, marshmallows, angel food cake cubes, apple slices, pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate roughly if using bars to help it melt evenly and quickly.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Remove the cream from heat and add the chopped chocolate and softened unsalted butter. Let sit for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Gently stir the mixture with a spatula or whisk until smooth and glossy. If needed, place the bowl over simmering water and stir gently until fully melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour the chocolate fondue into a warm bowl or fondue pot. Keep warm over a low heat source if desired.
- Prepare the dippers by rinsing and slicing fruit, cubing cake, or readying marshmallows.
- Dip your favorite treats immediately and enjoy while warm.
Notes
Use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water to melt chocolate gently and avoid burning. If chocolate thickens or cools too much, gently rewarm over simmering water. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate. Fresh, firm fruit works best for dipping. Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing. Adding a pinch of salt enhances chocolate flavor. Butter adds shine and richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the fondue mi
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Protein: 3
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