Romantic Chocolate Fondue Marshmallows (Print View)

A velvety chocolate dip paired with marshmallows and fresh fruit for a rich, interactive dessert moment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Mixture

01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 0.85 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Dippers

07 - 16 large marshmallows
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
09 - 1 cup banana slices
10 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
11 - 1 cup seedless grapes
12 - 1 cup pound cake or brioche cubes

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream and butter. Warm gently until the butter melts and the cream is just starting to simmer—do not let it come to a full boil.
02 - Add the chopped dark and milk chocolate to the warm cream. Stir constantly with a heat-proof spatula or wooden spoon until completely melted and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the chocolate mixture into a fondue pot or heatproof serving bowl. If using a fondue pot, light the burner or place a tea light underneath to keep the chocolate warm and fluid throughout serving.
05 - Arrange the marshmallows, fresh fruits, and cake cubes on a large serving platter or decorative board for easy access.
06 - Using fondue forks or long skewers, dip your chosen treats into the warm chocolate. Serve immediately while the chocolate maintains its silky, pourable consistency.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns dessert into an experience that brings people together instead of everyone eating their own separate thing
  • The combination of dark and milk chocolate creates this sophisticated sweetness that isn't too intense or too childish
  • Most of the work happens in the first ten minutes, then you just get to enjoy dipping and talking
02 -
  • Never let your cream come to a rolling boil or you'll ruin the texture completely
  • If your chocolate seizes (gets grainy), whisk in a teaspoon of warm cream one drop at a time until it smooths out again
  • Keep the flame low once everything is melted or the chocolate will scorch at the bottom and taste burnt
03 -
  • Chop your chocolate into evenly sized pieces so everything melts at the same rate and you don't end up with chunks
  • Use a rubber spatula to scrape every last bit of chocolate from the saucepan—it's too good to waste

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