Chocolate fondue, a delectable and luxurious treat, has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Its smooth, velvety texture and rich chocolate flavor transport taste buds to a realm of pure indulgence. Whether you're hosting a romantic dinner, gathering with friends, or simply seeking a sweet moment of bliss, discovering the perfect recipe for smooth chocolate fondue is key. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of achieving the ultimate chocolate fondue experience. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of tempering chocolate, we will guide you through the essential steps to create a smooth, luscious fondue that will leave you and your loved ones utterly spellbound.
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CHOCOLATE FONDUE
I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. His original comments were, "A simple party dessert which is a year-round opportunity to use the season's best and ripest fruit." My comments submitted as a review when I first tried it were, "Excellent chocolate fondue. I cut the recipe in half and prepared it with Ghirardelli Semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. Hubby and I ate an entire pound of strawberries dipped in this luxury while watching movies tonight." I have made this many times since for just Hubby and I, and for guests. It is a very good chocolate fondue.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine the chocolate and 1/2 cup milk or cream and melt gently in a barely simmering water bath or microwave on Medium (50 percent) power for about 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add more liquid if the sauce seems too thick or look curdled.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Use warm fondue immediately or set aside until needed and rewarm briefly.
- Have forks, skewers, or pretty (or goofy) swizzle sticks available for guests to dip with.
- If the fondue gets too thick or cool, reheat gently (without boiling) for 1 minute in the microwave on Medium (50percent) power or set in a pan of barely simmering water.
- Leftover sauce keeps several days in the refrigerator.
- It is a prefect topping for ice cream.
- Note: This is a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your taste and the type of chocolate you are using.
- For the most intense chocolate fondue, use milk, rather than half-and-half or cream, and omit the butter.
- For even greater intensity, choose a bittersweet chocolate labeled anywhere from 66 percent to 70 percent and use the greater amount of liquid called for.
- Butter or cream results in a softer, mellower chocolate flavor.
- Ideas for dipping: Kumquats or segments of seedless clementines, oranges, or ruby grapefruit- If possible, separate the citrus into segments without breaking the membrane.
- If you set the segments on a rack to dry in a warm place or in the oven, preheated to 200° F, then turned off for several hours, the membrane will dry like crisp paper and the juices will burst in your mouth when you take a bite.
- Chunks of pineapple Chunks of fresh coconut or large curls of dried coconut Chunks of banana Dried fruit such as apricot, mango, papaya, pineapple, or Bing cherries Strips of good-quality candied orange, grapefruit or lemon peel Cubes of pound cake or angel food cake, or toasted cubes of brioche or challah Cigarette cookies, fan wafers, graham crackers or digestive biscuits, or pretzels Marshmallows or meringues Toasted shaved almonds (to sprinkle on after dipping).
EASY CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- If you have a fondue pot, prepare it according to the manufacturer's instructions and set it on the stand.
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the cream until hot, but not simmering.
- Add the chocolate and stir just until melted and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the chocolate fondue into the fondue pot and set it up over the heat.
- Serve with your choice of the selected dippers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 121 mg, Sugar 52 g, Fat 34 g, ServingSize Serves 12 to 14, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EAGLE BRAND® CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Chocolate Fondue is elegant and yet so easy to make. Don't just save this dessert idea for special gatherings . . . enjoy it every day with your family. Kids will enjoy dipping fruits and cookies into this chocolate treat for an after school snack!
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and butter with EAGLE BRAND® and water. Cook and stir constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla.
- Serve warm as a fruit and cookie/cracker dipping sauce or drizzle over ice cream or cake. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 123.9 mg, Sugar 36.3 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Rich creamy white chocolate fondue, made with real cream! Perfect for a party or a romantic night in. Assemble tasty things to dip like pretzel rods, brownies, marshmallows and assorted fruits. Enjoy!
Provided by RusticJoyfylFood
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt white chocolate chips, cream, corn syrup, butter, and salt together in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently, until smooth and glossy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove fondue from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
EASY CHOCOLATE FONDUE
My Easy Chocolate Fondue recipe transforms even the most basic snack into chocolate-dipped bliss. Five simple ingredients are all it takes to make sweet treats sweeter or elevate your salty snacks to a whole new level.
Provided by The BakerMama
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the milk and heavy cream, stirring often, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Don't let it come to a boil or the chocolate will burn and become clumpy. Once melted, stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- If the fondue starts to thicken, stir in a tablespoon of milk at a time until dipping consistency.
- Pour the mixture into a fondue pot or small slow cooker to keep warm over low heat while serving.
SMOOTH CHOCOLATE FONDUE
"This recipe is fun for kids but can also be the perfect ending to a gourmet meal," says Kim Terhune of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. "And as the chocolate cools, it gets thicker and coats the food even better!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips, cream and vanilla. Heat just until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit or cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Remove to a fondue pot and dip any or all of the above ingredients in the chocolate and enjoy.
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 5m
Yield About 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a double boiler over barely simmering water and heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. To serve, keep warm in a fondue pot. Use for dipping biscotti (see recipe), strawberries, banana slices, cherries, clementines, tangerines or cubes of pound cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams
THE MOST AWESOME CHOCOLATE FONDUE
This recipe is really easy, delicious and it works out every time I make it. It is great if you want to have a party and/or if you are watching a movie with family or friends. Use cookies, marshmallows, fruit or graham crackers to dip. It can also be used as a gifting sauce (seal the jars well). Refrigerate up to 7 days once opened.
Provided by brandon mahoney
Categories Dessert
Time 11m
Yield 4 cups, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1.Combine chocolate chips cream and corn syrup in large microwave safe bowl.
- 2.Microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for 1 minute; stir by hand (if nessesary, microwave for an additional 20 to 30 seconds.
- 3 Stir untill the chocolate is melted, it is all combined and sauce is smooth.
- 4. Add liqueur and stir again.
- 5.Serve warm and with assorted fruits, cookies, marshmellows, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 9.7, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 1.2
CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Provided by Michael Recchiuti
Categories Chocolate Dessert Winter Party San Francisco California Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift the cocoa into mixing bowl and set aside. Place the water, sugar, and corn syrup into a pot and bring to boil. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes until sugar solution has reduced by about 30%. Pour the cocoa powder into the solution and blend with a whisk until smooth. Return the chocolate mixture to the stove and continue cooking over medium heat. Add heavy cream, bring to boil and allow to simmer for five minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into fondue pot and keep warm.
HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW FONDUE
Guests won't be able to resist this silky chocolate fondue made extra-special with butterscotch chips, marshmallow creme and coconut. "Bananas are my favorite fruit for dipping, but apple wedges, pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries work, too."-Sarita Naegeli, Edmond, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips and chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in the condensed milk, marshmallow creme and milk. Microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Keep warm. Serve with berries and cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will directly impact the taste of your fondue. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Use heavy cream: Heavy cream will help to make your fondue smooth and creamy. If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk, but your fondue may be thinner.
- Use a double boiler or a microwave to melt the chocolate: Melting the chocolate slowly and gently will help to prevent it from seizing up. If you're using a double boiler, place the chocolate in the top pot and fill the bottom pot with simmering water. If you're using a microwave, heat the chocolate in short bursts, stirring in between, until it is melted.
- Add a little bit of salt: Salt can help to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate and make the fondue more flavorful.
- Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options: Some popular dipping options include strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, and cookies. You can also serve the fondue with fruit, cheese, or bread.
Conclusion:
Chocolate fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, creamy, and flavorful fondue that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give chocolate fondue a try!
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