Indulgent chocolate fondue

Chocolate fondue is more than a dessert: it's a social event. The essence is the emulsion: the fatty chocolate and water-based cream uniting into a stable, silky cream. If done right, the coating remains glossy and smooth, clinging perfectly to the cold fruit.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan (for water bath)
  • Fondue forks

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Melt the chocolate over a bain-marie (steam bath) with the cream and butter.

Tip: The bain-marie provides gentle heat. Direct flame can easily burn the chocolate, making it bitter.
2

Stir until smooth, until you get a uniform, glossy cream.

Tip: The fat in the butter and cream helps stabilise the chocolate and gives it shine (emulsion).
3

Flavour with vanilla and serve immediately.

Tip: Chocolate is most delicious at 30-35°C, when the flavour molecules dissolve best on your palate.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the chocolate seize/clump?
You overheated it, or water got into it (even from steam). Chocolate 'seizes' if it touches water.
How do I keep it liquid?
Keep it warm over a tealight or warm water, but do not boil!

Ingredients

  • 200 g Dark chocolate (min. 60%)
  • 100 ml Double cream
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 200 g Strawberries
  • 2 pc Bananas
  • 100 g Marshmallows