Chocolate Dessert Fondue

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

2-1/2 cups

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023
This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover's dream. You'll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including strawberries, banana chunks and cake cubes. Jane Shapton of Irvine, California sent the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • Strawberries, banana chunks, apple slices or angel food cake cubes

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cocoa, cream and half of the syrup mixture until smooth; return to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted. Serve warm with fruit or cake for dipping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 138 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.