Chocolate fondue is what chocolate lovers’ dreams are made of, and this recipe doesn’t disappoint! Honestly though, who wouldn’t want to drench their dippers in a pot of creamy melted chocolate? It’s the ultimate chocolate dessert! This fondue pot combines two types of chocolate—bittersweet and milk—for just the right balance of sweet and dark. A little cherry brandy (called kirsch) takes it over the top, though you can skip it or swap for any brandy or bourbon. As for dippers, let your imagination run wild: Start with fresh fruit and pound cake cubes, then try wafer cookies and even extra-crispy bacon. Serve this chocolate fondue as a showstopper during the holidays or as a New Year’s Eve dessert—it might get more “oohs” and “aahs” than the fireworks!
How do you keep melted chocolate from seizing?
When melted chocolate overheats or gets a little extra liquid (like a splash of water) it can go stiff and grainy rather than smooth and glossy. Be sure to melt the chocolate gently, stirring constantly, and pat fruit dry with paper towels so droplets don’t go in the pot. Chocolate already seized? Add boiling water 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until the chocolate loosens.
What can you substitute for a fondue pot?
Pour the chocolate mixture into a glass bowl and set over a saucepan filled with about an inch of steaming water. If the chocolate starts to harden, return the pot and bowl to medium heat for a couple minutes until the water starts to steam again.
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