Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue

Chocolate and hazelnuts go perfectly together (just ask the makers of Nutella). One of my all time favorite treats is fondue. I love how simple it is to make and how many yummy things I can dip in it. This lens features a decadent chocolate hazelnut fondue recipe that is sure to impress.

Call up your friends and family, and have them come over to try this recipe out. You should also keep an assortment of fresh fruit and cake around in case you have a last minute urge to whip some up for a snack. Try this chocolate hazelnut fondue recipe one time, and you will be hooked.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue Recipe

Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue

Ingredients

1/3 C half and half

1/4 C milk

8 oz chopped semisweet chocolate

1 1/4 C sifted powdered sugar

2 T dark corn syrup

2 T hazelnut liqueur

Directions

1. Over medium heat, combine half and half, milk, and chocolate in a saucepan for five minutes. Stir constantly.

2. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Cook 10 minutes, stir constantly.

3. Stir in liqueur. Pour into a fondue pot on low heat to keep warm.

4. Serve fondue with assorted fruit and pound cake.

Are you still looking for more great chocolate fondue recipes? This collection includes everything from white chocolate to dark chocolate, from many of your favorite chefs. Take a look at how the Food Network chefs make chocolate fondue!

Fondue is fun because of all the choices of foods to dunk in in. Because chocolate hazelnut fondue has the same flavors as Nutella, think about all the things that you love to pair with that fantastic food! Try these suggestions for delicious items to dunk and enjoy.

1. Pound cake - Cut dense cakes into cubes and serve with the fondue. Lighter, fluffier cakes may not hold up as well to chocolate hazelnut fondue, so look for pound cake recipes. If you don't want to make your own, many store-bought pound cakes will still be delicious!
2. Fresh fruit - Strawberries and oranges are two delicious choices that work well with chocolate, but any of your favorite choices can be dunked.
3. Marshmallows - Marshmallows are a classic addition to any dessert fondue plate. They are fairly neutral in flavor, so they are a great vessel for the fondue.
4. Fudge - For the true chocoholic, try dipping dense, sweet fudge into fondue. Heaven.
5. Cheesecake squares - Make sure that you have a recipe that is dense and firm, so it holds together when it is dipped. Then, enjoy!
6. Pretzels - Salty items are delicious with fondue as well. The combination of chocolate and pretzels is delicious!

Did you know that there are entire recipe collections dedicated to fun fondues? You can host a fondue party featuring a three-course meal of different fondue options! Check out these cookbooks for great recipe ideas.