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Decadent Swiss Chocolate Fondue with Seasonal Fruits

Name: Decadent Swiss Chocolate Fondue with Seasonal Fruits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 8 oz Swiss dark chocolate, finely chopped; 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature; 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure; 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved; 1 cup pineapple chunks, bite-sized; 2 bananas, sliced; 1 cup apple slices, granny smith or honeycrisp; 1/4 cup crushed nuts, almonds or hazelnuts; 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened

Dive into the rich and creamy world of Swiss chocolate, perfectly accompanied by an array of fresh, vibrant seasonal fruits. Ideal for any special occasion or indulgent evening.

4.7(768 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 17, 2025

Decadent Swiss Chocolate Fondue with Seasonal Fruits — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chocolate Fondue

For the Fruit Platter

For the Dipping Enhancements

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 752 kcal
Protein: 6.43 g
Carbs: 74.95 g
Fat: 48.95 g
Fiber: 8.88 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3010 kcal
Protein: 25.7 g
Carbs: 299.8 g
Fat: 195.8 g
Fiber: 35.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 oz Swiss dark chocolate finely chopped	1240	12	120	80	20
1 cup heavy cream room temperature	820	5	7	88	0
1 tbsp unsalted butter softened	102	0.12	0.01	11.52	0
1 tsp vanilla extract pure	12	0	0.53	0.01	0
1 cup strawberries hulled and halved	50	1	12	0.5	3.5
1 cup pineapple chunks bite-sized	82	0.88	21.6	0.23	2.3
2 bananas sliced	210	2.6	54	0.6	6
1 cup apple slices granny smith or honeycrisp	65	0.5	17	0.25	2.5
1/4 cup crushed nuts almonds or hazelnuts	200	5	6	18	3.5
1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened	229	0.6	42	16.7	12.7

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Chocolate Fondue

1
Heat the Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer—do not boil.
Tip: Do not overheat the chocolate as it can seize. Pro tip: Set the fondue pot over a low flame or electric fondue heater to maintain consistency without burning.
2
Melt the Chocolate
Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth and glossy.
3
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Preparing the Fruit Platter

1
Wash and Dry Fruits
Wash and pat dry all fruits thoroughly.
2
Arrange Fruits
Arrange fruits beautifully on a large serving platter.
3
Prevent Browning
Lightly toss apple slices with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.

How to Make Decadent Swiss Chocolate Fondue with Seasonal Fruits

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Chocolate Melting
Prepare chocolate in a gentle, heated atmosphere for ideal texture.
2
Fruit Arrangement
Artistic arrangement enhances the visual appeal of the dish.
3
Flavor Accents
Personalize with optional enhancements.