⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh Raspberries
• 1 cup Dry Champagne
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream

📖 Instructions

1. First, prepare the raspberries. Gently wash 1 pound of fresh raspberries and set them aside to drain completely. Any excess moisture will thin your fondue and make it watery. I learned that the hard way...once!
2. Next, make the champagne reduction. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of good quality dry Champagne and 1/4 cup of sugar. Bring this to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Keep a close eye on it; you don't want it to boil over!
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the champagne simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes, until it reduces by about half. You should see a slight syrupy consistency. Be patient; this step is key to a beautiful fondue.
4. While the Champagne is reducing, prepare the chocolate. Melt 8 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao—I personally prefer a really rich dark chocolate—it makes all the difference!) using a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir gently until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Make sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of your bowl; you want it to melt gradually.
5. Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, very slowly whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Continue whisking until the mixture is fully incorporated and glossy. Be gentle, or you'll introduce air bubbles which can affect the texture.
6. Now, it's time to combine everything! Slowly stir the raspberry into the melted chocolate and cream mixture. Make sure you get a good combination so that you don't have a chocolate explosion.
7. Gently whisk in the reduced Champagne. The fondue will thicken slightly as it cools. Don't worry if it seems a little thick; it will thin out as it warms.
8. Transfer the fondue to your fondue pot or a heatproof serving bowl. Keep it warm over low heat using a low setting on your stove or chafing dish. I like the look of the fondue pot, but it works perfectly in a heatproof bowl, too.
9. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping items. And guess what? You can serve the fondue with other items like pound cake, madeleine cookies, or even fresh fruit, like strawberries and pineapple chunks. You don't have to always stick to using the same ingredients all the time!

📝 Notes

• For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate and Champagne.
• Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
• If the fondue is too thick, add a teaspoon of extra cream or Champagne.
• Make sure the raspberries are completely dry before adding them to avoid a watery fondue.
• Always use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl for melting chocolate to prevent seizing or burning. Don't overcook the champagne reduction, or it'll be too thick or burn!