Boozy Chocolate Fondue (Printable)

Rich chocolate fondue with liqueur, perfect for dipping fruits, marshmallows, and pastries at gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Fondue

01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 5 fl oz heavy cream
04 - 1 fl oz liqueur (Baileys, Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, or dark rum)
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Dippers

08 - 1 banana, sliced
09 - 1 apple, cut into wedges
10 - 3.5 oz strawberries
11 - 3.5 oz marshmallows
12 - 3.5 oz pound cake or brioche, cubed
13 - 1.75 oz pretzel sticks

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Add butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and liqueur. Stir thoroughly until the mixture becomes glossy and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the chocolate mixture into a fondue pot or heatproof bowl. Maintain warmth over a low flame or tea light to prevent the chocolate from setting.
04 - Artfully arrange all prepared dippers on a serving platter, organizing fruits, marshmallows, cake pieces, and pretzels for easy access.
05 - Use fondue forks or skewers to dip fruits, marshmallows, cake, and pretzels into the warm boozy chocolate. Serve immediately while the fondue is at optimal temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns any weeknight into a celebration without fancy equipment or complicated techniques.
  • The boozy kick makes it feel indulgent and grown up, like dessert with a secret.
  • Everyone gets to customize their own experience, which means less work for you and more fun for your guests.
  • Cleanup is shockingly easy for something that tastes this decadent.
02 -
  • Never let the chocolate boil or it will seize up into a grainy mess. Low and slow is the only way to keep it silky.
  • If your fondue gets too thick as it sits, whisk in a tablespoon of warm cream to bring it back to life.
  • Choose a liqueur you actually like drinking, because its flavor will shine through clearly in the finished fondue.
03 -
  • Chop your chocolate into uniform pieces so it melts evenly and you don't end up with lumps.
  • If you're serving this for kids or non drinkers, replace the liqueur with an extra tablespoon of cream and a splash of vanilla.
  • Toast your pound cake cubes lightly before serving for extra texture and flavor contrast.
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