Description
Indulge in a luxurious and decadent truffle chocolate fondue experience, combining rich dark chocolate melted to silky perfection with aromatic fresh black truffle, served alongside an assorted dipping platter of fresh fruits, marshmallows, pound cake, and pretzels for a gourmet dessert moment.
Ingredients
Truffle Chocolate Fondue
- 8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp grated black truffle
- Optional garnish: edible gold flakes or crushed nuts
Dipping Platter
- Fresh strawberries, halved
- Banana slices
- Marshmallows
- Pound cake cubes
- Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Base: In a heatproof bowl, combine the finely chopped dark chocolate, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl (double boiler method). Stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted, smooth, and glossy. Avoid direct heat to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
- Infuse with Truffle Flavor: Once the chocolate base is melted, stir in the grated black truffle and vanilla extract. Adjust the amount of truffle according to your preference for aroma intensity. Continue whisking until the mixture is silky and well combined.
- Assemble the Dipping Platter: Arrange the fresh strawberries, banana slices, marshmallows, pound cake cubes, and pretzel sticks on a rustic wooden board. Organize in separate clusters to highlight colors and textures: bright fruits, soft cakes, and crunchy pretzels. Leave space in the center to place the fondue pot.
- Serve in Style: Transfer the warm truffle chocolate mixture into a heated ceramic fondue pot. If desired, garnish with edible gold flakes or crushed nuts for an elegant touch. Set the fondue pot centrally on the serving board surrounded by the dippers. Present with linen napkins and optional extra grated truffles for guests to add.
Notes
- Use fresh black truffles for the best flavor and aroma.
- Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent it from becoming grainy or seizing.
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate.
- The dipping platter ingredients can be customized to your preference.
- If edible gold flakes are unavailable, crushed nuts provide a nice alternative garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Double Boiler, Assembly
- Cuisine: French-inspired Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 100g chocolate fondue with dippers)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
