Orange-Chocolate Fondue

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 8

Decadent Orange-Chocolate Fondue Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup half-and-half
	1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
	1/3 cup marshmallow cream
	1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur or 1 tablespoon orange juice
	1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
	assorted fresh fruit and cookie , for dipping

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

377

Sugar

29g

Fat

22g

This Orange-Chocolate Fondue is a perfect dessert for parties, dates, or casual evenings. The combination of orange and chocolate is a classic combination that everyone loves. This recipe takes about 10 minutes to make and can serve four to six people. It's an interactive dessert that's perfect for dipping fresh fruit or cookies into the melted chocolate mixture.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, heat the half-and-half over medium heat until just simmering.
2.	Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, whisking until smooth.
3.	Add the marshmallow cream, orange liqueur or orange juice, and grated orange zest, and whisk until well combined.
4.	Place the fondue pot over a low flame and pour the chocolate mixture into the pot.
5.	Serve with assorted fresh fruit and cookies for dipping.

PROS

This fondue is a chocolate-lovers dream come true with a hint of orange flavor.

It’s a fun and interactive dessert that’s perfect for groups.

CONS

It’s high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The marshmallow cream in the recipe adds a lot of sweetness and may not be to everyone’s liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not necessarily healthy, you can add some health benefits by using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
Dark chocolate has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.