🧂 Ingredients

• 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
• 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp liqueur (optional, for extra elegance)
• – Grand Marnier (orange)
• – Chambord (raspberry)
• – Amaretto (almond)
• strawberries
• banana slices
• apple wedges
• pineapple chunks
• raspberries
• cherries
• cubes of pound cake
• brioche
• madeleines
• ladyfingers
• pretzels
• biscotti
• marshmallows
• shortbread
• macarons

📖 Instructions

🍫 Prep the chocolate:
Chop the dark and milk chocolate finely and place them in a heatproof bowl.

🥛 Heat the cream:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream just until it begins to simmer—do not boil.

🫖 Combine and melt:
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 1–2 minutes, then gently stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.

🥄 Add flavorings:
Stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and liqueur (if using). Mix until glossy and fully incorporated.

🫕 Serve:
Pour the fondue into a fondue pot or a heatproof bowl over a tea light or warming tray to keep it smooth and warm.

🎀 Tips for Elegance:
Serve in a ceramic fondue pot or a stylish dish with a warming candle.
Arrange dippers artfully on a platter—consider color, shape, and texture balance.
Garnish with edible flowers, gold leaf, or a light dusting of cocoa powder around the serving tray.

🍷 Pair with: Port wine, Champagne, or a rich red like Merlot 🍾🍷