Easy & Creamy Homemade Chocolate Fondue
Make this rich, velvety chocolate fondue without the fuss. This foolproof recipe is perfect for parties, romantic nights, or any time you need a quick chocolate fix.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon liqueur (like Grand Marnier or Kahlua)
Instructions
- Prepare your dippers: Arrange fruits, marshmallows, pound cake cubes, and pretzels on serving plates.
- Combine the heavy cream and milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until the mixture just begins to simmer around the edges; do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chocolate chips and let them sit, undisturbed, for five minutes to begin melting.
- Gently whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until it is completely smooth and velvety.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt. If using, stir in the liqueur now.
- Transfer the chocolate fondue to a small slow cooker or a fondue pot set to low heat to keep it warm for serving.
- Serve immediately with your prepared dippers for an indulgent chocolate treat.
Notes
- For a Crockpot Chocolate Fondue, use the lowest setting and stir every 15 minutes to prevent scorching.
- If the fondue becomes too thick while serving, whisk in one teaspoon of warm milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- This recipe works well for a Dessert Charcuterie Board setup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 75