ChocolateHow To Make Your Own Chocolate Fondue
When it comes to making homemade fondue, all you really need are a few supplies. You will need: recipe ingredients, food dippers, dipping forks, and a fondue warmer pot.
What is Fondue? According to Wikipedia, "It"s a Swiss communal dish shared at the table in an earthenware pot over a small burner. Diners use forks to dip bits of food into the warm semi-liquid sauce."
Suggested Dippers
Many foods make suitable and interesting dippers. Cut dippers into bite-size pieces. A general guideline is to allow 10-12 pieces per serving.
French or Italian Bread
Pretzel Rods
Apple Wedges
Bananas
Chunks of Pineapple
Strawberries
Melons
Pears
Pound Cake
Marshmallows
Cookies
Crackers
Easy Chocolate
8 squares (8 ounces) semisweet chocolate
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c. milk
In a saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and regular milk until well combined. Heat through. Transfer to a pot, place over burner. (If mixture gets to thick, stir in a little milk). Spear your desired dippers with a fork, dip into the chocolate.
Chocolate Peanut Butter
3 1/2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. marshmallow creme
1 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
Combine baking chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan or in the top of a double boiler. Stir constantly over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Blend in marshmallow creme and milk. Just before serving, stir in vanilla and if desired, peanut butter. Transfer to a fondue pot. Serve warm with your choice of dippers.
Safety Tip Always operate the unit on a level, stable table or other flat surface. Keep away from children. Before using, always make sure handle is firmly attached and that the pot fits securely on its stand.
The next time you are hosting a party or special event, I hope you will consider making some homemade fondue. Your party guests will appreciate it.