Chocolate fondues aren't just delicious on Christmas and New Year's Eve, but actually all year round.
You can vary the fruit depending on the season.
But it's always delicious!
The first person who came up with the idea of
dipping fruit in melted chocolate *
must have been a culinary genius.
And a real sweet tooth.
Because such a chocolate fondue is not for the figure-conscious who pay attention to a low sugar consumption.
If
you want chocolate fondue
, then
do
it right!
That's why we've collected the best ideas and tips here to make your next chocolate fondue perfect.
Maybe it will be your
dessert on Christmas or New Year's Eve
?
You don't have too much trouble with the preparation: Fruit has to be chopped up, but the rest only happens with fondue in good company.
Everyone skewers the fruit of their choice on a fork or skewer and dips them into the liquid chocolate.
You need that for a chocolate fondue
Depending on which device you are equipped with, you have various options for heating the chocolate and keeping it liquid.
There are ready-made
chocolate fondue sets
including a pot, warmer or rechaud and fondue forks.
Place the ceramic fondue pot over the warmer with a tea light.
Ceramic
is well suited because it transfers heat slowly: the chocolate melts gradually and does not burn as quickly.
But there are also
electric fondues with a heating station
.
Set the electric fondue to 40 ° C, at this temperature the chocolate melts optimally.
You can also
buy
a
chocolate fountain
for a visually appealing presentation
.
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Which chocolate is best for chocolate fondue?
The
right chocolate
is of course important for a successful
chocolate fondue
.
Basically it is a matter of taste whether you use
dark or milk chocolate
.
For some people, the combination of sweet fruit and milk chocolate is too much of a good thing, which is why dark chocolate with at least
70 percent cocoa is
the more balanced choice - and is also perfect for vegans.
It's less cute and a little healthier too.
You can of course also mix both types of chocolate.
If you
love
white chocolate
, you can also use it for your chocolate fondue.
Basically, you can use any chocolate without a filling and chunky ingredients (such as nuts or fruit), for example also leftover chocolate Easter Bunnies or Santa Clauses.
How much chocolate do you need for chocolate fondue?
For a chocolate fondue, count on around
100 grams of chocolate per person
.
So for a fondue evening with four guests, you should have 400 grams of chocolate of your choice ready.
Of course you can also have a little more chocolate in the house, such a supply is never wrong ...
Be sure to chop the chocolate
or grate it.
Then it melts easier and faster.
Which fruits do you use for chocolate fondue?
You
are also very free
when it
comes to
choosing the fruit
and you can take whatever you like.
Note, however, that some types of fruit are not as suitable for dipping into chocolate as others: Kiwis and oranges, for example, give off a lot of juice and do not stick particularly well on the fondue forks.
Simply
cut
the fruit of your choice
into bite-
sized
pieces
and present it attractively on plates or in different bowls so that every guest can help themselves.
Here are some suggestions:
Classic:
apple, pear, banana, grapes
Summery:
strawberries, cherries
Exotic:
pineapple, physalis, figs, star fruit
For a
chocolate fondue for six people, count on
around
800 grams of fruit
.
If you want to offer other ingredients besides fruit that you can dip in the liquid chocolate:
Biscuits
, ladyfingers, marshmallows and macaroons
are also suitable
.
You can prepare another 400 grams of this.
The perfect dessert: this is how you pimp your chocolate fondue
You can
refine
your
chocolate for the fondue
, for example, by adding a dash of amaretto or Baileys (of course not if children are eating too).
A tablespoon of instant coffee also provides variety and a special aroma.
Incidentally,
melted nougat
tastes
divine in fondue instead of chocolate.
Also interesting:
You can conjure up this chocolatey dessert from just two ingredients - also perfect as a Christmas present.
Ultimate chocolate alcoholic recipe: chocolate fondue with white chocolate and coconut
Ingredients for 4-6 people:
Fruit of your choice
200 g cream
300 g white couverture
50 g coconut cream
2 tbsp coconut liqueur (to taste)
Wash and cut the
fruit of
your choice into bite-sized pieces.
Heat the
cream
in a small saucepan on the stove.
Roughly
chop the
couverture
and add it to the
cream
together with the
coconut
cream.
Melt everything over low heat, stirring constantly.
If you like, stir in the
liqueur
.
Pour the liquid mass into a
fondue pot
and keep it warm over a tealight.
Now you can start: Everyone can dip the fruit of their choice in the white chocolate.
For fondue professionals: chocolate fountain
Ideal for children's birthdays, garden parties and New Year's Eve: with a chocolate fountain made of stainless steel (promotional link), dipping fruits, biscuits and the like is twice as much fun.
The liquid chocolate is automatically transported upwards and then slowly runs over the drip plate down into the drip tray.
Nobody can resist!
Tips for the chocolate fondue: This way the chocolate does not burn
To prevent the chocolate from burning at the bottom of the pot, you should follow these tips:
Chocolate should always be kept moving,
i.e. stirred
.
If several people are eating, someone can always stir the pot.
Incidentally
, this problem does not exist
with a
chocolate fountain
, as the chocolate flows automatically and is always in motion.
Practically!
Add a
dash of milk or cream
to the chocolate, this will make it more fluid and won't burn as quickly.
You can also
melt
the chocolate in
a water bath
beforehand
and only then pour it into the fondue pot on a warmer.
(mad) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
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