Chocolate Fondue with Fruit (Print Version)

Silky melted dark chocolate paired with fresh fruit makes a sweet, shareable delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Mixture

01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.4 fl oz heavy cream
03 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Fruit for Dipping

06 - 1 banana, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 apple, cored and cut into wedges
08 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled
09 - 1 cup seedless grapes
10 - 1 orange, peeled and segmented
11 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
12 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Peel, slice, and arrange all fruit on a serving platter for dipping.
02 - Warm chocolate, heavy cream, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Transfer to a fondue pot or heatproof bowl over a tea light to maintain temperature.
04 - Serve immediately alongside prepared fruit. Use fondue forks or skewers to dip fruit pieces into the warm chocolate.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns dessert into an experience, slowing everyone down to dip, laugh, and linger at the table together.
  • You can pull it off with pantry staples and whatever fruit looks good at the market that day.
  • The silky texture and deep chocolate flavor feel indulgent without any complicated technique or timing.
  • Cleanup is shockingly easy since everything happens in one pot and people serve themselves.
02 -
  • Never let the chocolate boil or it will seize into a grainy mess—low heat and patience are everything here.
  • If the fondue thickens too much as it sits, whisk in a teaspoon of warm cream to bring it back to life.
  • Slice the banana last because it oxidizes quickly, or toss the pieces in a little lemon juice to keep them bright.
03 -
  • Use a mix of milk and dark chocolate if you want a sweeter, more approachable flavor without sacrificing richness.
  • Set out small plates for each person so they can rest their fork between dips without dripping chocolate everywhere.
  • Play around with the fruit selection based on the season—summer berries, autumn pears, or winter citrus all work beautifully.

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