Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue Recipe (2024)

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Last Updated on October 11, 2021 by Anne-Marie

This Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue recipe is perfect if you’re looking for something indulgent for Valentine's Day, Mother’s Day or another festive holiday party.

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Unlike other chocolate fondue recipes, this easy chocolate fondue uses coconut cream instead of whipping cream.

So if you have a food sensitivity to dairy like me, you can indulge in as much chocolate fondue without worrying about a tummy ache the next day!

This Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue is so rich and creamy that you’ll find it very filling.

After dipping a few strawberries or marshmallows, I go into chocolate overload and feel that I’ve had enough.

That’s why this dessert fondue is the BEST chocolate fondue recipe for parties. A little goes a long way!

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Best chocolate fondue dippers for easy chocolate fondue

So what are the best chocolate fondue dippers for this easy chocolate fondue recipe? Check out the ideas in my post.

I like the following:

● strawberries

● blueberries

● grapes

● slices of bananas

● dried banana chips

● dried fruit (papaya, apricots, pineapple, etc.)

● marshmallows

● gluten free cookies

● pieces of gluten free cake

If you’re not gluten free , pieces of Sara Lee pound cake (cut into cubes) are amazing.

Don’t cross contaminate! If you’re sharing the fondue pot with gluten free people, don’t dip your pound cake into the pot. Don’t want to contaminate the fondue with gluten!

Instead, put some chocolate fondue on a plate and dip your cubes into it.

Best chocolate for fondue

To keep your chocolate fondue recipe dairy free, not only do you have to use coconut CREAM (not milk), you also have to find the right kind of chocolate.

My favorites are dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips like Guittard or Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Vegan Chocolate Chips.

Chips work best in fondue recipes since they melt quickly.

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What to do with dairy free chocolate fondue leftovers

When I’ve made Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue for Mother’s Day and Halloween, we ended up having leftovers.

If that happens to you, just keep the chocolate fondue in the pot, cover it with aluminum foil, and put it in the refrigerator.

The next day, just reheat the chocolate while you’re eating dinner. Then you’ll have more easy chocolate fondue the next night (or two) for dessert.

Make fudge! You can also put leftover Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue into a square cake pan and chill to make an easy refrigerator fudge.

Just cut off a piece when you want to indulge in some creamy chocolate – awesome!

Buying a fondue pot for dairy free Chocolate Fondue

I used to have an old green aluminum fondue pot from the ‘70s that I found at a thrift store. It was good at keeping both cheese and easy chocolate fondue recipes warm with a candle even though it was pretty ugly!

Luckily, I received a Cast Iron Fondue Pot as a Mother's Day gift. It's gorgeous and works great with my induction cooktop.

I love using it for chocolate fondue since you can prepare any fondue recipe in the fondue pot right on the stovetop. This saves you the step of using another pot and then transferring the chocolate fondue.

But if you’re looking for a more reasonably priced electric fondue pot, I highly recommend the Cuisinart Electric Fondue Maker.

Here the best electric fondue sets that also work for cheese fondues.

All get good ratings and are under $50.

Cuisinart CFO-3SS Electric Fondue Maker, Brushed Stainless

Oster Fondue Pot, Black Titanium Infused DuraCeramic Fondue Maker

Nostalgia 6-Cup Stainless Steel Electric Fondue Pot

Oster Inspire Stainless Steel 3 Qt Fondue Pot

You should also check out the personal fondue mugs.

(You’d have to make the chocolate fondue on the stove and serve it in the mugs.)

These would be fun for a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day or an anniversary.

Kovot Personal Fondue Mugs (Set of 2)

Swissmar 4-Piece Nostalgia Chocolate Fondue Mug Set

Yield: 8 SERVINGS

Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue Recipe

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An easy dairy free chocolate fondue recipe. Perfect for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Girls Night In, birthday parties, or a romantic evening.

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounces can coconut cream
  • 1 20-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (dairy free and gluten free)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (gluten free)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Goodies for dipping: strawberries, marshmallows, fruit, and pieces of gluten free cake or cookies

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan or stovetop safe fondue pot, heat coconut cream over medium heat until hot.
  2. Add chocolate chips. Lower heat.
  3. Add vanilla extract and salt. Stir frequently until chocolate is fully melted.
  4. Transfer to a fondue pot, if needed.
  5. Serve warm dairy-free chocolate fondue with favorite dippers.

Notes

Nutritional information for chocolate fondue only.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1/2 cup fondue

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 520Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 4gSugar: 64gProtein: 4g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated per the ingredients list. Serving size may not be accurate. Please double-check with your preferred nutritional app for the most accurate information.

Originally posted on February 28, 2014 and May 5, 2016. Updated with new pictures and information.

Easy Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you melt dairy free chocolate? ›

Both stovetop and microwave methods can be employed to melt vegan chocolate, with careful attention to temperature and even heating.

What goes well in chocolate fondue? ›

Fruit: Strawberries, bananas, oranges, kiwi, pineapple, raspberries, blueberries, apple slices, cherries, grapes, and dried fruit like apricots. Pastries: Waffles, pancakes, churros, doughnuts, croissants, and marshmallows. Biscuits and Cookies: Shortbread, digestives, gingerbread, and ladyfingers.

What is vegan fondue made of? ›

Using rice, potato and cashews as the creamy base makes this a healthy, vegan, plant based cheese fondue option. In a large saucepan, heat up olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and sweat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add bouillon cubes, water, potato, rice, and cashews and bring to a boil.

How do you keep chocolate from burning in fondue? ›

If You're Making Chocolate Fondue, a Few Tips

If the chocolate starts to get grainy: Don't fret: Just stir in more milk a teaspoon at a time until it smooths out. If it starts to burn on the bottom of the pot: Just turn off the fondue fuel, as the fondue will stay warm on its own for quite awhile.

Why can't you add milk to melted chocolate? ›

NEVER add water when melting chocolate. It will become lumpy and unmanageable. If you must add a liquid (such as heavy cream or milk), heat up the liquid first, then add the chocolate. The chocolate will melt more evenly and distribute into the liquid.

What chocolate is dairy free? ›

Dark Chocolate

If you're dealing with a milk allergy, some safe brands I recommend are That's It, Pascha, No Whey Foods, Free2B, Amanda's Own, and Enjoy Life. Be sure to check with the companies directly before purchasing to ensure that their products are safe for you.

What is the best fuel for chocolate fondue? ›

Here are the different types of fuel commonly used in fondue burners:
  • Methyl Alcohol (Methanol): This is the most commonly used fuel for fondue burners [1]. ...
  • Unscented Tea Light Candles: These are used for chocolate fondue, caramel fondue, and dessert fondue [2].
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What to dip in a chocolate fondue fountain? ›

The choice of dipping foods we provide are as follows;
  1. Marshmallows.
  2. Novelty Marshmallows.
  3. Fresh Strawberries.
  4. Fresh Pineapple.
  5. Fudge.
  6. Bananas.
  7. Seedless grapes.
  8. Doughnuts/profiteroles (depending upon availability)

What is the best chocolate to use in a fondue fountain? ›

Milk chocolate is the most popular flavor for chocolate fountains, and for good reason. It pairs well with almost any kind of food you can think of – orange slices, melons, candies and even waffles are all great choices here.

What are the 4 types of fondue? ›

There are four commonly prepared types of fondue: cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, oil fondue (also known as meat fondue), and broth fondue. Fondue savoyarde traditionally includes the cheeses comté, beaufort, reblochon, and abondance.

What is a good substitute for fondue cheese? ›

For another smooth, semi-hard Swiss cheese, Emmental is a great choice. In fact, it's often used with Gruyère when making fondue, so you know it will have a similar melting power.

What should you not do when melting chocolate? ›

Chocolate and water don't go together. Even a small splash of water in your melting chocolate will cause it to seize, becoming stiff and grainy instead of smooth and silky.

How do you melt chocolate and keep it creamy? ›

Just remember to be patient—take it low and slow to guarantee lusciously smooth melted chocolate! Simply microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring in between each interval until melted and smooth.

Why did my chocolate fondue get hard? ›

For instance, when chocolate comes into contact with even the smallest amount of water, it seizes. Similarly, if chocolate is overheated, it will become thick and lumpy. There are ways to avoid this, so if you encounter problems with seized or overheated chocolate, all is not lost.

Can you melt vegan milk chocolate? ›

Whilst there may be some who hold the predisposition that it is no good for baking, this is simply a misconception. Vegan milk chocolate can be added into a vegan cake, whipped into fudge, or melted into ice cream, just in the same way as that of milk chocolate.

How to melt vegan chocolate in the microwave? ›

If you want to melt your vegan chocolate without too much effort and dirtying too many tools, you can quickly do it in a microwave. Put tiny pieces of chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl, and heat them at 70% power for 1 minute.

Will dairy free cheese melt? ›

Does dairy-free cheese melt? Of course it does! But not the same way as its moo moo counterpart. The first thing you might notice when melting dairy-free cheese is that it doesn't brown like traditional cheese.

Can you melt nomo chocolate? ›

Melt one 85g bar of NOMO Creamy Choc. Place chopped chocolate in the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water and stir occasionally, until melted, 2-3 minutes. Spread the melted choc onto the rice cakes. After melting put in the freezer for 30 minutes.

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