Turn Up the Heat: Valentine’s Chocolate Fondue by the Fire Pit

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be complicated.  Sometimes the most memorable moments are the simplest – melted chocolate, good company and a warm fire.  This easy chocolate fondue setup is perfect for a cozy date night, a Galentine’s gathering or a family Valentine’s treat.

To make the chocolate fondue you will need:

Chocolate Wafers

Heavy Cream

Small cast iron skillet or fondue pot

For dippers you will need:

Fresh Strawberries

Fresh Pineapple chunks

Marshmallows

Pirouette wafer sticks

Pound Cake, cubed

Cheesecake bites

Baby Brie rounds

Skewers

To make the chocolate fondue add the chocolate wafers and heavy cream to a cast iron skillet.  Then slowly heat on low, stirring constantly, until smooth and glossy.  That’s it.  No special prep.

Finally, arrange your dippers on a large board, mixing textures and colors.  Think charcuterie board.  Place the warm chocolate skillet at the center.  Let everyone dip, share and linger by the fire.

To make the moment special, add candles and flowers to the table, light the fire pit and suddenly dessert becomes the main event.