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a warm pot of glossy melted chocolate fondue surrounded by strawberries, banana slices, and marshmallows arranged wide across a holiday table, soft candlelit natural light, shallow depth of field, horizontal landscape composition

Classic Chocolate Fondue

Silky, warm melted chocolate for dipping marshmallows, fruit, and even cookies!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Warm the cream and sugar in a saucepan over low heat until steaming.
  2. Add the chopped chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  4. Transfer to a fondue pot or small slow cooker to keep warm.
  5. Serve with strawberries, banana slices, and marshmallows for dipping.

Notes

If it thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm cream to loosen it.