Chocolate Fondue

Does it get any better than cool strawberries dipped into a pool of rich, creamy chocolate? Of course it doesn’t.

Not only is chocolate fondue one of the best desert ideas ever, it is easy, quick, and enjoyable to make. Below are a few chocolate fondue recipes to get you started.

Classic Chocolate Fondue Recipe

INGREDIENTS
¾ cup heavy cream
12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon Cognac, liqueur, or brandy

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat cream to simmering in a medium saucepan. Lower heat and add the chocolate. Let stand until softened (about 3 minutes). Add Cognac and whisk until smooth.

2. Transfer to fondue pot and keep warm with burner. Serve right away.

What to Dip

Strawberries
Bananas
Peaches
Pineapple
Mango
Apples
Cherries
Angel food cake
Pound cake
Cheesecake
Cookies
Marshmallows
Muffins

Cooking & Serving Tips

Fondue Tip Use the best chocolate you can find. If the chocolate is poor quality, the fondue may not taste that great. Conversely, a great tasting chocolate will make a wonderful fondue.

Fondue Tip The dipping suggestions above are just that, suggestions. Go ahead and experiment. If you think something will taste good dipped in chocolate, it probably will.

Fondue Tip Looking for more flavor in your fondue? Try a flavored liqueur. For example, a few tablespoons of Grand Marnier will give your fondue a marvelous orange flavor. A mint liqueur is also an excellent addition to try.

Chocolate Fondue Fountain

A relatively new invention, the personal chocolate fountain is a cone shaped device made for serving chocolate fondue. The fountain heats the chocolate and keeps kind of a mini chocolate waterfall flowing. Perfect for dipping a strawberry into.

These are in high demand for weddings, parties, and other catered events.

Rival CFF5 Chocolate Fondue Fountain