Chocolate Fondue Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Make dessert fun with this quick chocolate fondue recipe! Perfect for marshmallows, cookies, and fresh fruit, it's simple and always a hit!

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 466kcal

11.5 ounce bag dark chocolate chips Guittard or Ghirardelli
1.25 cups heavy cream start with 1-cup and add additional warm cream to thin as needed.
2 tablespoons Cabernet Savignon
0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt optional

Place chocolate chips, cream, and Cabernet in a large microwave safe bowl.
Heat on HIGH for 1 minute, stir and heat for an additional 15 seconds. Time will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave.
Using a spatula, gently mix and continue heating in 15 second increments until all chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be cautious not to overheat—the chocolate melts further as you stir it.
Pour into a fondue pot and serve with your favorite dippers.

Substitute canned coconut milk for the cream if you need dairy-free .
Substitute 1 teaspoon pure vanilla or peppermint extract for Cabernet.
Double Boiler Method: Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (but make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Add your chopped chocolate and stir gently as it melts. This indirect heat prevents scorching and keeps things consistent.
The perfect chocolate fondue has a thick yet dippable texture. Thin with additional warm cream if necessary.
To keep everything bite-sized and mess-free, cut dippers into cubes or use small cookies that are easy to grab with fondue forks.