Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (16 oz) high-quality dark or milk chocolate (for optimal melting and flavor)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free option
- 2 tbsp butter or margarine (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Assorted dippables: strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, pretzels, cookies, apple slices, and more
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small, uniform pieces for even melting.
- In a saucepan or double boiler, heat the heavy cream on medium-low heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add the chopped chocolate to the warm cream, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy. For quick and precise control, consider the Ninja Air Fryer Pro Crisp & Roast 4-in-1.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.
- Wash, peel, and cut fruits into bite-sized pieces such as strawberries, bananas, and apples.
- Arrange marshmallows, cookies, pretzels, and other dippables on a serving platter.
- Pour the melted chocolate into a fondue pot or heat-safe dish. Keep warm using a fondue warmer or a heat-safe serving dish.
Notes
- Ensure all dippables are fresh and cut into manageable sizes for easy dipping.
- For smoother texture, melt the chocolate over low heat or using a double boiler.
- Reheat leftovers gently in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Double Boiler, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg