Quick and easychocolate fonduemade with 4 ingredients. You don’t even need a fondue pot to make it! Perfect as a dip for berries, cookies, and more.

Marshmallow on a wooden skewer that has been dipped in chocolate fondue with things to dip into fondue in the background including strawberries, vanilla wafers, apple slices, blackberries, pound cake, raspberries, and angel food cake.

Chocolate fondue is super simple to make. With an endless variety of things you can dip in this fondue (especially using up things you already have on hand), you are going to love this easy recipe.

It would be such a fundessert to make for a party, a family night, or to celebrate something special like Valentine’s Day. Or, add a couple appetizers like asimple hummus platterand ameat and cheeseboard– and you have a fun meal of snacks.

A board with a bowl of chocolate fondue surrounded by things to dip in it, including strawberries, vanilla wafers, apple slices, blackberries, pound cake, raspberries, and angel food cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate fondue iseasy to make at home. It only takes four ingredients plus things to dip and 10 minutes.
Thevariety of dipping options is endless, from fruits to cookies to pretzels. You can customize it to your tastes.
This fondue can be enjoyedwith or without a fondue pot.
It makes a big batch so it’sgreat for sharing.

Recipe Ingredients

Cream: You can use either heavy cream or whipping cream in this recipe.
Chocolate chips:Go with a high-quality chocolate chips or bar for the best results.
Vanilla
Peanut butter: Make sure it’s creamy
Things for dipping:You can dip anything sweet or savory in this chocolate fondue, including strawberries, pretzels, pound cake, graham crackers, etc.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Chocolate Fondue

Step #1.Heat the cream in a sauce pan over medium heat until steam comes off the top.
Step #2.Remove from the heat and add the chocolate all at once. Let the mixture rest for 1 minute.
Step #3.Whisk to combine. Then, add the peanut butter and gently stir to combine.
Step #4.Transfer it to a bowl or fondue pot.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of peanut butter should I use?

You can use any brand but make sure it is creamy peanut butter otherwise your chocolate fondue will not have a smooth texture.

Why do I have to add peanut butter?

The peanut butter adds a nice texture and depth of flavor. If you don’t want to taste the peanut butter, add only 2 tablespoons. If you want a hint of peanut butter with your chocolate add the full 4 tablespoons.

How do I serve chocolate fondue without a fondue pot?

Pour the chocolate fondue into a bowl and use long wooden skewers (usually for grilling kabobs) to dip into the fondue. The chocolate fondue will stay warm and dippable for about 40 minutes.

What do you serve with chocolate fondue?

You can dip anything that tastes good with chocolate. Here are some popular ideas: berries, banana slices, vanilla wafers, pound cake, marshmallows, pretzels, graham crackers, and angel food cake.

A board with a bowl of chocolate fondue surrounded by things to dip in it, including strawberries, pretzels, vanilla wafers, apple slices, blackberries, pound cake, raspberries, and angel food cake.

Expert Tips

Choosinghigh quality chocolate chipsmakes a big difference for fondue (cheap chocolate doesn’t melt well and can taste funny when heated). I likeGhirardelli chipsfor this recipe.
This chocolate fondue is rather thin.For a thicker fondue, only use 1 and 1/4 cups of cream.
If you like a chocolate fondue that’s less sweet, use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips.For asweeter fondue, use milk chocolate chips.
Serving suggestion:When serving to a group,pre-fill 2 ounce serving cups for kidsto dip their treats individually and then the adults can have the rest of the board.