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Chocolate fondue is not just a romantic dessert for grown-ups; it’s the ultimate family-style dessert. There is nothing like a bowl of melted chocolate surrounded by cookies and marshmallows to keep antsy children, who inhale lovingly prepared meals in a matter of minutes, lingering at the dinner table for a very long time. It also happens to be the easiest thing in the world to prepare—only four ingredients, and you can make it in the microwave!
As for what to serve with chocolate fondue, the sky’s the limit. We love almond biscotti, shortbread or European biscuit cookies (look for the Petit Lu or Walker’s brands in the gourmet cookie section in your supermarket), strawberries, pound cake cubes, pretzel rods, madeleines, graham crackers, and marshmallows.
What You’ll Need To Make Chocolate Fondue
- Heavy cream: Adds richness and creaminess to the fondue.
- Semisweet chocolate: Semisweet chocolate is the best choice for fondue because of its balanced flavor, ensuring the fondue is neither too sweet nor too bitter. Bittersweet chocolate can be substituted.
- Sugar: Just a bit sweetens the fondue and enhances the chocolate’s flavor.
- Butter: Adds a silky texture and richness to the fondue.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Place the chocolate, cream, butter, and sugar in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on medium power (50 percent) for 1 1/2 minutes. Take out and stir.
Cook on medium power until about three-quarters of the way melted, 30 to 60 seconds more. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the remaining chocolate completely. (If necessary, place the chocolate back in microwave for a few seconds.)
Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot or bowl and serve with assorted dippers.
Chocolate Fondue
Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Place the cream, chocolate, sugar, and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on medium power (50 percent) for 1 1/2 minutes. Take out and stir. Cook on medium power until about three-quarters of the way melted, 30 to 60 seconds more. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the remaining chocolate completely. (If necessary, place the chocolate back in microwave for a few seconds.)
Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot or bowl and serve with assorted dippers.
Notes
- It’s a good idea to stir the fondue occasionally to avoid scorching. If you’re not serving the fondue in a fondue pot, you can re-warm the fondue in short bursts on medium heat in the microwave, if necessary.
- The nutritional information is for the chocolate mix only; it does not include anything you choose to dip in the chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (4 servings): Calories: 514kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 42g, Saturated Fat: 26g, Cholesterol: 89mg, Sodium: 29mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 36g
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note: To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you’re following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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