Name: Easy Chocolate Fondue Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of sea salt

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Introduction

Chocolate fondue is a simple yet indulgent treat perfect for sharing. This easy recipe combines rich chocolate with sweetened condensed milk for a smooth, velvety dip that pairs beautifully with your favorite dippers.

A white bowl filled with smooth, dark brown melted chocolate sits on a wooden plate. Two metal forks with light wooden handles dip fruits into the chocolate, one with a red strawberry half-coated and the other with a white and red apple slice mostly covered in chocolate. Around the bowl on the wooden plate, there are fresh whole strawberries, orange wedges with bright yellow-orange flesh, and halved figs showing their pink and purple insides. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Step 1: In a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and water over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Stir the mixture constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes, being careful not to let it boil.
Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
Step 4: Transfer the fondue to a serving bowl or pot and serve immediately with your favorite dippers.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh fruit, marshmallows, or pound cake cubes as dippers for added texture and flavor.
For a richer taste, substitute half the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
Add a splash of your favorite liqueur, like Grand Marnier or Kahlúa, for an adult twist.
If the fondue thickens too much as it cools, gently rewarm it over low heat while stirring.

Storage

Store leftover chocolate fondue in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in a saucepan over low heat or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with thick, glossy dark chocolate fondue sits at the center of a wooden tray. Around the bowl, there are sliced red apples with pale flesh and visible seeds, bright orange orange wedges, green lime slices, purple figs cut open showing their red and pink inside, and whole red strawberries with green tops. Two metal forks with wooden handles dip into the chocolate; one skewer holds a small piece of apple half-covered in chocolate, and the other holds a small strawberry also dipped in chocolate. The background is a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk?

No, evaporated milk is not sweetened and will change the texture and flavor. Sweetened condensed milk is essential for the fondue’s creamy sweetness.

How long will the fondue stay melted when serving?

Chocolate fondue stays warm and dippable for about 30–45 minutes, depending on the serving vessel. Use a fondue pot with a heat source to keep it smooth longer.