Chocolate Fondue for Fruit or Whatever Lifts Your Skirt
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Chocolate Fondue for Fruit (or Whatever Lifts Your Skirt)—a silky, customizable treat perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in. Made with rich semi-sweet chocolate, velvety heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, serving up irresistible decadence for four. Optional liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Amaretto can add a boozy twist, while an array of dipping options, from fresh strawberries and bananas to marshmallows and pound cake, lets you tailor the experience to your tastes. Whether you serve it in a fondue pot for a classic touch or straight from the saucepan for instant gratification, this crowd-pleaser is sure to elevate your dessert game. Perfect for romantic evenings, family fun, or entertaining guests, it's a simple yet show-stopping way to end any meal on a sweet note.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon optional: liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, or Amaretto)
- 3 cups assorted dipping items (e.g., strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, pretzels, pound cake cubes)
Instructions
Prepare all your dipping items by washing, cutting, or arranging them on a platter before you start making the fondue.
In a medium saucepan or fondue pot, combine the heavy cream and salt over medium-low heat. Warm the cream gently until it just begins to steam, but do not allow it to boil.
Reduce the heat to low, and slowly add the chocolate chips to the cream. Stir constantly with a whisk or silicone spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Stir in the vanilla extract. If you're adding liqueur for a boozy twist, stir it in at this point as well.
Transfer the chocolate fondue to a fondue pot over a tea light or low flame to keep it warm. Alternatively, serve it straight from the saucepan if eating right away.
Serve with your prepared items for dipping. Use fondue forks, skewers, or even regular forks to dip your favorite treats into the chocolate.
Reheat leftover fondue gently on the stove or microwave with a splash of cream if it thickens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.5 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.8 g | 429% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1427 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1085 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
