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

    PUBLISHED: February 10, 2019 • 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
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 50 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
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published February 8, 2015. Updated February 2019.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Jacque Hastert says

      February 12, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      No need for fancy equipment! I love that I can make this without a ton of extra kitchen equipment.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        February 12, 2019 at 7:38 pm

        I DO have a fondue pot but true confessions? We use it MAYBE once a year. This is far easier and you get your own serving!

        Reply
    2. Abeer says

      February 12, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely a fancy dessert! Everyone will go crazy over this!

      Reply
    3. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      February 12, 2019 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      Super idea! I would be dipping allllll sorts of things into this lovely chocolate! Love the creativity to use the slow cooker!

      Reply
    4. Jen says

      February 12, 2019 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe idea for the big V day. Putting it to good use today.

      Reply
    5. Amy says

      February 12, 2019 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      I want to dig right into this! Love it!

      Reply
    6. Allison says

      February 12, 2019 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      The perfect fondue! I had never thought to make it in the slow cooker. So delicious!

      Reply
    7. Melanie Bauer says

      February 12, 2019 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      OMG, I’m totally drooling over this goodness! Need to put this on my menu, so quick and easy to make and crazy delicious!

      Reply
    8. Sommer says

      February 11, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect for a party!

      Reply
    9. Natasha says

      February 11, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      YUM!! Nothing beat fondue at a party yet its so easy to pull together! The idea juices are flowing…

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      February 11, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      I will be making this for the next party get together !

      Reply
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