Boozy Chocolate Fondue (Printable)

A rich, decadent chocolate fondue infused with a splash of spirit, perfect for dipping fruits, pastries, and sweets for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Fondue Base

01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tbsp liqueur (Baileys, Grand Marnier, Kahlúa, or dark rum)
05 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1 tsp 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
02 - Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and liqueur until glossy and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour chocolate mixture into a fondue pot or heatproof bowl. Maintain warmth over a low flame or tea light.
04 - Arrange banana slices, apple wedges, strawberries, marshmallows, cake cubes, and pretzel sticks on a serving platter.
05 - Use fondue forks or skewers to dip fruits, marshmallows, cake, and pretzels into the warm chocolate. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms any gathering into something special without requiring hours of preparation
  • The combination of dark chocolate spirits creates these sophisticated flavor layers everyone keeps talking about
02 -
  • Never let the chocolate come to a boil or it will seize and turn grainy forever
  • Keep the heat low and patient even if it feels like nothing is happening at first
03 -
  • Grate the chocolate instead of chopping it for faster melting
  • Warm your fondue pot with hot water first to keep the chocolate fluid longer
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