Chocolate Fondue has never been easier! Made in individual cups in a slow cooker! Fast and easy to make any time.
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!
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!
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 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.
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
- 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
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.
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.
Did you Make this Recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!
Recipe
Chocolate Fondue in the Slow Cooker
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
Originally published February 8, 2015. Updated February 2019.
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
Toni, this is such an incredible post. I love the idea of individual fondue pots and your photos are just gorgeous. Pinning for sure!
Toni Dash says
Kristy you are the sweetest! I was oogling over your Valentine’s Twinkie Pops this morning (genius). So glad you liked these! I appreciate the sharing and the nice comment on the photos too. Thank you!
Jameson Fink says
Well I’m going to have to keep my eyes peeled for some avocado green fondue pots from the 70s. I like the idea of having finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut to roll the fondue-covered fruits and cookies in. Looks great!
Toni Dash says
Sadly were you at a store with them, they’ll jump out at you I’m sure! Let’s not forget Burnt Orange as well! I love the post dip ‘roll’ opportunity too. Would be great fun at a dinner party.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
ohhhhhhhhhh deliciouuus fondue! chocolate covered anything is just heaven!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Oh my goodness!!! I’m soooo doing this!
Toni Dash says
Yeah Pam! I hope you do! I’m so excited about this because it’s so easy and good! Love that it could be whipped up on a whim if a day demands it.
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
I love that you serve them in individual ramekins!!! Let the double dipping BEGIN 🙂
Toni Dash says
I love that too Kelly. And even more that they take mere minutes to put together. Since they are heated in the serving ramekins that is not extra clean up either!
Colleen Cayes says
Friends are coming from Tucson to stay with me next weekend. After their 7-hour wintry drive, I think they would enjoy arriving to the fragrance of a meaty crock pot (a Boulder Locavore recipe, of course) with hot fresh bread from the oven. Then, for a special dessert on that first night when there is SO much news to share, itWe can linger over this chocolate fondue with an assortment of dipping items. Thank you for this timely and yummy idea!
Toni Dash says
So glad you liked it! I feel the world of fondue has transcended ‘the occasion’ to be available to make ordinary meals heightened….no one needs to know how effortless this is, right?!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
Pure awesome. I love how easy these are to whip up. I never trust my chocolate fondue to melt properly in the fondue pot so I end up cooking it on the stove top and transferring it. Blech. This method is so much easier. In love.
Toni Dash says
It’s dicier than you’d guess in a fondue pot, isn’t it Kare? Finding that perfect balance between melted and not burning it. This is so much easier without extra dishes to clean up and who doesn’t love their own dipping pot? Would be fun for a Valentine’s Party.
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Someone was just pitching the idea of slow cooker desserts to me, but I couldn’t picture how to make them attractive enough for print – individual servings – brilliant! This looks divine Toni. A little coconut cream and I’ve got a fabulous dessert for this week. Thank you!
Chicago Jogger says
I love that you made this in a slow cooker! Such a smart idea. And I LOVE fondue. There is an amazing fondue restaurant in Chicago called Geja’s Cafe!
Toni Dash says
Fondue is such a niche thing, isn’t it? I would bet though you have a wonderful restaurant in Chicago to have it, it probably isn’t one you visit all the time. Fondue really does call for a special meal. I love the idea of having that more easily at home without hauling out my cast iron pot and butane gel pot!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I can see why you were excited for this! I am excited just seeing it! There is nothing more romantic than chocolate fondue, and I LUHVE that you made them individual! Pinned!
Carin says
I love fondue. I got to enjoy this twice on special occassions at the Melting Pot, rather expensive dining. I will try your recipe at home with my small crockpot. Yum.
Toni Dash says
If it wasn’t the Melting Pot, it was a similar restaurant I was referring to in California. It was all fondue and you are right, it wasn’t inexpensive! This is a much easier way to make it at home and it IS affordable and fun.
Toni Dash says
Thank you Taylor, you get it completely. I think for me it’s a cross between being able to make it at home, effortlessly, without a lot of clean up and being able to have it whenever without a lot of fuss! Thanks for sharing it!