Description
A quick and elegant chocolate fondue made with just a few ingredients, delivering a rich, silky-smooth dessert perfect for dipping fruit, cake, or treats in minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) high-quality chocolate or chocolate chips
0.5 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the chocolate or chocolate chips into a fondue pot, saucepan, or heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream with a pinch of salt over medium heat until steaming and small bubbles form, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 30 seconds.
- Whisk gently until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
- Keep warm over very low heat or in a fondue pot and serve immediately with desired dippers.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the smoothest texture.
Avoid overheating to prevent grainy chocolate.
Add vanilla, spices, or liqueur for flavor variations.
Thin with a splash of warm milk or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg