Ingredients
Fondue Base
- 1 ½ cups (335 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 9 ounces (255g) bittersweet chocolate (chips or chopped chocolate bar)
- 9 ounces (255g) milk chocolate (chips or chopped chocolate bar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cognac (optional)
Dippers
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Brownies
- Marshmallows
- Cookies
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream along with the kosher salt until it is steaming but not boiling.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat, add the bittersweet and milk chocolate, and let it sit for a couple of minutes to soften.
- Mix Until Smooth: Whisk or stir the mixture until all the chocolate is melted and the fondue is smooth and uniform.
- Flavor Infusion: Stir in the vanilla extract and, if desired, the cognac to enhance the flavor and aroma of the fondue.
- Adjust Consistency: If the fondue is too thick, add a bit more heavy cream to thin it; if too thin, add more chocolate to thicken it to your liking.
- Serve: Transfer the warm chocolate fondue to a fondue pot to keep it melted, and serve immediately with your favorite dippers such as fruits, brownies, marshmallows, and cookies.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- The cognac is optional but adds a subtle depth to the fondue.
- Keep the fondue warm during serving by using a fondue pot with a heat source underneath.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with a full-fat coconut milk alternative.
- To prevent the chocolate from seizing when mixing, ensure the cream is hot and the chocolate is added off the heat.
- Fresh fruits like strawberries and banana slices complement the rich chocolate perfectly.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
