How to Make Chocolate Fondue in a Chafing Dish

by Yvette Sajem

Overview

There's an old saying, "Everything old is new again." In that vein, fondue, that staple of 1960s dinner parties, has blasted back from the past in a big way. And it's a good thing -- fondue parties are easy to prepare for and a deliciously entertaining way for you and your guests to spend an evening. Chocolate fondue, especially, is a gooey indulgence that can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Sound like fun? If you don't have a fondue pot, no need to rush out and find one -- a simple chafing dish will work just fine.

Step 1

Pour 1-1/2 cups heavy cream into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until cream reaches a low boil. Remove from heat.
Step 2

Add 2-1/2 cups finely chopped milk chocolate or dark chocolate to the cream. Stir briefly and let it sit for five minutes.
Step 3

Whisk the cream and chocolate until thoroughly combined.
Step 4

Add 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract. Whisk to evenly distribute.
Step 5

Pour the chocolate fondue into your chafing dish, then place the dish in its stand and cover it. Light a can of chafing fuel and place it under the chafing dish. Keep the fondue covered until you are ready to serve.
Step 6

Surround your fondue with the dippers of your choice. Suggestions: Nuts, fresh or dried fruit, pound cake or angel food cake squares, brownie bites, pretzels or potato chips.
Step 7

Give each of your guests a small plate and a seafood fork for dipping (bamboo skewers also will work).

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Medium saucepan 1-1/2 cups heavy cream 2-1/2 cups finely chopped milk chocolate or dark chocolate Whisk 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract Chafing dish Can of chafing fuel Fondue dippers (your choice) Small dishes Seafood forks or bamboo skewers
Medium saucepan
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
2-1/2 cups finely chopped milk chocolate or dark chocolate
Whisk
2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
Chafing dish
Can of chafing fuel
Fondue dippers (your choice)
Small dishes
Seafood forks or bamboo skewers
If your chocolate fondue is too thick, add more heavy cream, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
If your chocolate fondue is too thick, add more heavy cream, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.