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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Desserts (No Bake) ยป Chocolate Fondue in the Slow Cooker: a Fancy Dessert That is SO Easy!

    PUBLISHED: February 10, 2019 โ€ข By Toni Dash 51 Comments

    Chocolate Fondue in the Slow Cooker: a Fancy Dessert That is SO Easy!

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    Chocolate Fondue has never been easier! Made in individual cups in a slow cooker! Fast and easy to make any time.

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    There is nothing more adored on the dessert front than chocolate.

    AND there is nothing like the silky texture of melted chocolate for dipping other favorite treats.

    Chocolate fondue has been a long favorite but did you know you can make it without a fancy fondue pot?

    Chocolate Fondue in the Slow Cooker is super easy, and SO easy it becomes an ‘anytime’ dessert.

    This recipe creates individual chocolate fondue pots perfect for a special occasion (Valentine’s Day for instance) or entertaining guests!

    Chocolate Fondue pots with fruit skewers and nuts

    What is Chocolate Fondue?

    Chocolate Fondue is a mixture of melted chocolate and cream or milk that has the thickness of a sauce.

    It is traditionally served in a communal fondue pot that stays heated by a small source of heat underneath.

    Long handled fondue forks are used to dip bread or fruit for a delicious, warm chocolate coating.

    This chocolate fondue recipe uses other options so fondue forks are not required.

    Ingredients in Chocolate Fondue

    Chocolate Fondue is a simple recipe with only three ingredients:

    • Chocolate Baking Chips or chopped Chocolate
    • Heavy Whipping Cream
    • Vanilla Extract

    Some chocolate fondue recipes add some a bit of liqueur such as Kirsch (cherry flavored), Grand Marnier (orange flavored) or Brandy.

    You can add a splash if you choose!

    Chocolate Fondue pots with dipping items

    What Type of Chocolate Can be Used for Chocolate Fondue?

    Any type of chocolate can be used for Chocolate Fondue.

    Darker chocolate is deeper in flavor and a bit less sweet. Milk chocolate is loved by most.

    Consider what will be dipped into the fondue pots for the best match.

    Experiment with gourmet flavor chocolate bars that would be chopped to make the chocolate fondue instead of using baking chips.

    A favorite is a combination of a Dark Chocolate Orange Bar and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips!

    Also, because this chocolate fondue is made in individual pots, different types of chocolate fondue pots can be made and shared.

    TIP: before starting check to see how many 1-cup ramekins fit into your slow cooker. This will determine how many you can make at a time.

    Is this Chocolate Fondue Gluten-Free?

    Yes depending on the chocolate selected (usually only chocolate with extra ingredients would have gluten).

    Select dipping ingredients that are also gluten-free.

    Chocolate Fondue pots with fruit skewers and nuts

    Chocolate Fondue Pots in the Slow Cooker

    Why is this chocolate fondue recipe unique?

    • Made in a Slow Cooker
    • Individual ramekins for personal servings or a mixture of chocolate fondue pots to share
    • So EASY
    • No special equipment
    • It’s not a fussy recipe
    • No messy clean up

    Setting the Chocolate Fondue pots in the slow cooker before dinner will have them ready for serving when the meal is done when entertaining.

    This method of making Chocolate Fondue makes it an EASY dessert.

    One that can be made any time, not just on special occasions.

    Chocolate Fondue pots with dipping ingredients

    What to Dip in Chocolate Fondue?

    The possibilities are endless in terms of what to dip into the Chocolate Fondue. Some favorites include:

    • Fruits
      • Slices or chunks of Banana
      • Orange slices
      • Berries:
        • Strawberries, sliced, halved or whole if small
        • Raspberries
        • Blueberries
        • Blackberries

    What to Dip in Chocolate Fondue collage

    • Cookies: Softer cookies that can be cut into ¾-inch wide strips are perfect:
      • Snickerdoodles
      • Peanut Butter cookies
      • Blondies
    • Cubes of cake (pound cake, angel food cake)
    • Small meringues (these Forget Me Not rose-flavored meringues are a great option for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day)
    • Marshmallows
      • If you have time to make homemade marshmallows you can make special flavors for dipping. Here are some examples:
      • Rose Flavored Marshmallows(shown in the photos along with conventional marshmallows)
      • Vanilla-Coffee Liqueur Marshmallows
      • Creme de Menthe Marshmallows

    Adding Coatings to ‘Dip and Roll’

    Including coatings to finish off dipped ingredients takes chocolate fondue up a notch! Coatings such as:

    • Ground peanuts
    • Small flake coconut
    • Sprinkles

    Chocolate Fondue dipping bananas and coating collage

    Make Ahead Skewers for Dipping

    When preparing chocolate fondue pots for a party, making the dipping ingredients beforehand makes it an effortless but elegant dessert choice.

    Creating small bamboo skewers with different fruits can be prepared, sealed and refrigerated.

    I recommend doing them the same day for berries.

    Bananas can become discolored so prepare those as close to serving as possible.

    Chocolate Fondue pots with coconut and fruit skewers

    How to Make Chocolate Fondue in the Slow Cooker

    Supplies Needs:

    • 1-cup (8-ounce) Ramekins
    • Slow Cooker(this is the larger slow cooker I personally use)

    Before beginning, confirm how many ramekins fit in the slow cooker being used!

    • Combine the chocolate and cream in 1 cup ramekins or small heatproof bowls.
    • Place in the slow cooker and place the lid on the slow cooker.
    • Cook on LOW for 45 minutes. NOTE: Ramekins and the slow cooker will be hot; carefully remove from the slow cooker with pot holders(I like the pot holders with silicon on them for a better grip).
    • The ramekins will be full; carefully stir in vanilla extract or whisk mixture until fully blended together into a creamy consistency.
    • Serve immediately.

    Chocolate Fondue dipped skewers

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    Chocolate Fondue in the Slow Cooker

    Individual Creamy Chocolate Fondue pots are easily made in a slow cooker and yield 1 cup ramekins of fondue to be shared or kept all for yourself! 
    5 from 26 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 Ingredients listed for 1 fondue pot; can be multiplied for the desired number of servings keeping the proportions the same
    Calories: 780kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients per individual Chocolate Fondue Pot:

    • 4 ounces chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
    • ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Skewers (bamboo skewers work well), dip-ables (fruit, cake squares, cookie strips, marshmallows)

    Instructions

    • Combine the chocolate and cream in 1 cup ramekins or small heatproof bowls. Place in the slow cooker and place the lid on the slow cooker.
    • Cook on LOW for 45 minutes. Ramekins and the slow cooker will be hot; carefully remove from the slow cooker with pot holders.
    • The ramekins will be full; carefully stir in vanilla extract or whisk mixture until it all blends together into a creamy consistency. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Originally published February 8, 2015. Updated February 2019.

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    1. Anna says

      February 10, 2022 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      What a cute idea for a special occasion treat! My kids love the little pots of sweetness!

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    2. Eden says

      February 10, 2022 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      This was awesome! We loved making this and it was so smooth and delicious!! We dipped fruit and marshmallows in it. so good!!

      Reply
    3. Taylor says

      February 10, 2022 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      This was such a fun and delicious idea for Valentine’s Day! I love that you can keep it healthier with fruit, or go more decadent with cookies or cake. My husband and I loved this!

      Reply
    4. Amanda says

      February 13, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      Can I make it without the ramekins? I have a small crockpot and wanted to make this kind of sexy by feeding each other the fruit.

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      • Toni Dash says

        February 13, 2021 at 4:31 pm

        The risk of cooking it without the ramekins is that the chocolate will burn and ‘seize’ (dry out and will no longer be melted). Can you still feed each other from the ramekins?

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    5. mira says

      February 17, 2019 at 7:55 am

      I’m very excited to try it! Looks delicious!

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    6. susan | the wimpy vegetarian says

      February 16, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      We have a lot of family coming to visit at the end of March to ski, including 7 grandchildren! This is on the menu for dessert one night! The kids will love it!

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    7. Lindsay Cotter says

      February 15, 2019 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      So fun for parties! Love that you used the slow cooker!

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