Date Night Chocolate Fondue (Print Version)
Luscious chocolate blend served warm with fruits, cake, and marshmallows for a romantic evening.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 5 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 6 tablespoons heavy cream
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dippers
05 - 1 small banana, sliced
06 - 6 fresh strawberries, hulled
07 - 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
08 - 1 handful marshmallows
09 - 4–6 cubes pound cake or brioche
10 - 1 handful pretzel sticks
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat gently until butter melts and cream is steaming, being careful not to boil.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
03 - Stir in vanilla extract. Transfer chocolate mixture to a fondue pot or heatproof bowl positioned over a tea light to maintain temperature.
04 - Organize all prepared fruits, cake cubes, marshmallows, and pretzels on a serving platter for easy access.
05 - Using fondue forks or skewers, dip fruits, cake, marshmallows, and pretzels into warm chocolate. Serve immediately while chocolate maintains ideal consistency.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in twenty minutes but feels like a restaurant experience
- The combination of warm chocolate and cold fruit hits every comfort note
- Fondue turns eating into an activity, not just a meal
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- Never let water touch your melting chocolate or it will seize into a stiff, grainy mess instantly
- If the fondue thickens at the table, stir in a teaspoon of warm cream to smooth it out again
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- Chop your chocolate into evenly sized pieces so everything melts at the same rate
- A splash of Grand Marnier or Amaretto adds sophistication without overpowering the chocolate