This campfire chocolate fondue is an easy camping dessert that comes together in just 10 minutes with just 3 ingredients, including two (yes, two!) types of chocolate.
S'mores are the quintessential camping dessert and you could get through an entire trip just on the variations on the classic campfire treat, from s'more nachos to campfire cones. But eventually, they start to lose their appeal.
If it's too early in the season for caramel apple dip, but you need something for dipping and dunking, try this campfire chocolate fondue. Rich, creamy chocolate that is practically begging for you to dip wedges and slices of your favorite fruits into it. And if you've got die hard s'more fans in your camp, offer some marshmallows and graham crackers for dunking and call them deconstructed s'mores.
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Why This Recipe is Great for Camping
- This campfire fondue is a fun dessert that the kids will love.
- There are only 3 ingredients required and it's ready in just 10 minutes.
- You can make it over the campfire or on your camp stove.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Whipping cream--This will give you the creamiest, richest chocolate fondue. You can subsitute some or all half and half for a thinner mixture, but since this is an indulgent dessert, I highly recommend making it with cream.
- Chocolate--I use a combination of milk and dark chocolate to create a chocolate sauce that has a deep chocolate flavor but isn't too sweet. You can make this with all dark chocolate, if you prefer a slightly more bitter flavor.
Important Steps
- Place a small pot with an inch of water over hot coals and let it come to a simmer.
- Combine the cream and both types of chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set it over the simmering water and stir frequently until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
FAQs
If your fondue is too thick, stir in extra cream, half and half, or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
My favorite fondue dippers are strawberries, sliced bananas, and mandarin orange slices. My kids also love the option of having graham crackers or whole marshmallows for dunking in the chocolate. If you love the combination of sweet and salty, pretzels would also be a great choice.
You can leave the bowl of chocolate fondue over the simmering water and move it to a cool part of the campfire grate, or if you want to move away from the campfire, place the bowl inside another bowl of hot water to keep it warm and melted.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- If you've got leftover chocolate fondue (unlikely, I know!), cover it and store in your cooler or fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat over a pot of simmering water, stirring frequently, until smooth and melted.
- Can't have a campfire? No problem. Use the same method on your camp stove burner.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
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Recipe
Campfire Chocolate Fondue
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup whipping cream
- 3 ½ ounces (100 g) milk chocolate broken into small pieces (1 bar)
- 3 ½ ounces (100 g) dark chocolate broken into small pieces (1 bar)
- Fresh fruit, marshmallows, and/or graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare hot coals in a campfire.
- When the coals are hot, fill a saucepan with about 1 inch of water. Set it over the hot coals and bring to a simmer. Alternatively, you can do this on your camp stove over medium-low heat.
- Combine the cream and both types of chocolate in a medium bowl.
- Set the bowl over the pot of simmering water and let it heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve immediately. with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Storage and reheating--If you've got leftover chocolate fondue (unlikely, I know!), cover it and store in your cooler or fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat over a pot of simmering water, stirring frequently, until smooth and melted.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
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