Swiss Chocolate Fondue
Silky, melted chocolate served warm for dipping in this classic Swiss dessert. Strawberries, marshmallows, and pound cake turn simple chocolate into an interactive, shareable treat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved
- 8 oz pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups large marshmallows
Instructions
- 1
Place the chopped chocolate, heavy cream, and butter into a small heatproof bowl.
- 2
Fill a small pot with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat — you should see small bubbles breaking the surface steadily.
- 3
Place the bowl of chocolate on top of the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water, and let the chocolate sit undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir the chocolate gently with a rubber spatula until completely smooth and glossy, about 1 minute — no lumps should remain.
- 5
Carefully lift the bowl away from the pot and place it on a folded kitchen towel or heat-safe trivet to protect the table.
- 6
Arrange the strawberry halves, pound cake cubes, and marshmallows on a serving platter around the chocolate bowl.
- 7
Provide each person with a long fondue fork or regular fork and show them how to spear a piece of fruit or cake, dip it into the warm chocolate, and eat it.
Tools you’ll need
- small heatproof bowl
- small pot
- rubber spatula
- kitchen thermometer (optional, for monitoring water temperature)
- fondue forks or dinner forks (4)
- serving platter
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