Fondue au Chocolat (Swiss Chocolate Fondue)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Swiss dark chocolate, chopped — 300 g (10.5 oz)
- Cream — 240 ml (1 cup)
- Kirsch (cherry brandy), optional — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
- Strawberries, banana slices and cubed pound cake, for dipping
- Marshmallows, for dipping
Method
- Warm the cream gently in a saucepan until just simmering, then remove from heat.
- Add the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until completely smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the kirsch if using.
- Transfer to a fondue pot set over a low burner to keep warm.
- Serve with an assortment of fruit, cake and marshmallows for dipping.
Introduction: A sweet counterpart to Switzerland’s savoury cheese fondue, chocolate fondue showcases the country’s world-renowned chocolate-making heritage, and is a festive, communal way to end a celebratory meal by dipping fruit and treats into warm melted chocolate.
Cultural Background: A sweet counterpart to Switzerland’s savoury cheese fondue, chocolate fondue showcases the country’s world-renowned chocolate-making heritage, and is a festive, communal way to end a celebratory meal by dipping fruit and treats into warm melted chocolate.
Tips: Keep the heat low once the fondue pot is at the table to avoid the chocolate scorching or thickening too much. If the fondue thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm cream to loosen it.
Variations: Use milk chocolate for a sweeter, milder fondue. Add a pinch of chili powder for a subtly spiced version.
Storage: Refrigerate leftover fondue in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, stirring, with a splash of cream if needed.
FAQs:
Q: What chocolate works best for fondue?
A: A good-quality Swiss dark chocolate with at least 55% cocoa gives the best balance of richness and sweetness.
Q: Can I make this without alcohol?
A: Yes, simply omit the kirsch — the fondue remains delicious without it.
- Swiss dark chocolate, chopped — 300 g (10.5 oz)
- Cream — 240 ml (1 cup)
- Kirsch (cherry brandy), optional — 15 ml (1 tbsp)
- Strawberries, banana slices and cubed pound cake, for dipping
- Marshmallows, for dipping
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