Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Fondue Recipe (2024)

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Posted Feb 06, 2017, Updated May 07, 2022

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This dairy-free vegan chocolate fondue recipe is made in 5 minutes with 6 ingredients! It’s the perfect fancy dessert to feed a crowd! Paleo & Vegan.

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This Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Fondue is a delicious recipe to make for a celebratory dessert.

This recipe is healthier than your average fondue. It’s dairy-free and can easily be made paleo without refined sugar.

It’s easy to make in 5 minutes in the blender (with instructions for how to make it on the stovetop) with only 6 ingredients.

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How to make Vegan Chocolate Fondue

This Vegan Chocolate Fondue is easy to make here are some notes on how.

Use a Vitamix

To make this recipe, put most of the ingredients in the Vitamix and blend for 1 minute. This will heat up the wet ingredients just in time to add the chocolate and blend for 4 more minutes.

As the mixture continues to heat up, the chocolate will melt and the mixture will become velvety smooth. Once the fonduehas reached a creamy consistency, add a splash of vanilla, pulse and serve.

Making it on the stovetop.

You can also make it on a saucepan on thee stovetp by following these instructions:

  1. Combine the ingredients (except for chopped chocolate and vanilla) on the stovetop over medium heat and whisk until combined.
  2. Heat until it just begins to boil (bubbles on the sides of the pan), and then add the chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla and serve
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What to dip in chocolate fondue

There are virtually endless possibilities of what you can dip in this Vegan & paleo Chocolate Fondue! Here are some suggestions

  • Fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, oranges, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, banana, etc.)
  • Rice crispy treats
  • Cookies (chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, etc.)
  • Marshmallows (make your own healthier homemade marshmallows)
  • Brownies (black bean brownies, flourless brownies, the best homemade brownies, Greek yogurt brownies).
  • Pretzels, peanut butter filled pretzels
  • Nuts
  • Angel food cake
  • Graham crackers
  • Potato chips (!)
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Vegan Chocolate Fondue: Substitutions

As always I recommend making the recipe exactly as written for the best results, however here are a few thoughts on potential substitutions.

  • Coconut Cream: I do not recommend substituting anything for the coconut cream (especially not low-fat coconut milk). You need fat for creaminess. The only other potential substitution could be a dairy-free half-and-half or heavy whipping cream. You could substitute regular heavy whipping cream.
  • Granulated Sugar: You can use any granulated sugar (I have tried raw organic sugar and coconut sugar with great results), maple syrup, or honey (not vegan). The best results are achieved using granulated sugar!
  • Chocolate Chips: Use any chopped chocolate or chip variety of your liking. My absolute favorites are Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate chips

Healthy chocolate options:

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Recipe FAQs

How do I store leftover fondue?

Store leftovers in an airtight container (preferably a glass jar with a lid) in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Warm in the microwave or on the stovetop. Sometimes I stir leftover chocolate fondue into my morning cup of coffee for a mohca flavor.

What foods are good for fondue?

Any dessert that holds up well to fondue forks. Here are some suggestions for this chocolate fondue:
Fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, oranges, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, banana, etc.)
Rice crispy treats
Cookies (chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, etc.)
Marshmallows (make your own healthier homemade marshmallows)
Brownies (black bean brownies, flourless brownies, the best homemade brownies, Greek yogurt brownies).
Pretzels, peanut butter filled pretzels
Nuts
Angel food cake
Graham crackers

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Vegan Chocolate Fondue

Laura

This dairy-free chocolate fondue recipe is made in 5 minutes with 6 ingredients! It's the perfect fancy dessert to feed a crowd! Paleo & Vegan.

5 from 5 votes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20 servings

Calories 105.1

Prep Time3 minutes minutes

Cook Time2 minutes minutes

Total Time6 minutes minutes

Instructions

  • Add coconut cream, cocoa powder, sugar and salt to the container of your Vitamix.

  • Blend, starting on low gradually increasing to medium (speed setting #5).

  • Blend at medium speed for 1 minute.

  • Turn off blender and add chocolate.

  • Blend starting on low and increasing to high (speed setting 10).

  • Blend at high speed for 4 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture in smooth.

  • And vanilla and blend until just combined

  • Serve warm with your favorite foods to dip in chocolate! Some suggestions: fruit of any kind, angel food cake, brownies, marshmallows, pretzels, the sky’s the limit!

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Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Coconut Cream: I do not recommend substituting anything for the coconut cream (especially not low-fat coconut milk). You need fat for creaminess. The only other potential substitution could be a dairy-free half-and-half or heavy whipping cream. You could substitute regular heavy whipping cream.
  • Granulated Sugar: You can use any granulated sugar (I have tried raw organic sugar and coconut sugar with great results), maple syrup, or honey (not vegan). The best results are achieved using granulated sugar!
  • Chocolate Chips: Use any chopped chocolate or chip variety of your liking. My absolute favorites are Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate chips
Healthy chocolate options:

Nutrition

Serving: 2TBS | Calories: 105.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9.9g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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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 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.

What can you dip into 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 causes chocolate fondue to separate? ›

Overheating chocolate (anything over 46°C will do it), adding cold substances or getting any liquid (even a teaspoon) into melted chocolate can make chocolate seize up in this way because the sugars in the chocolate lump together and separate from the fat, rather than harmoniously melding together as happens in ...

Does vegan milk chocolate melt? ›

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.

Is vegan chocolate dairy-free? ›

Vegan chocolates are definitively chocolate. They are made from the same cacao beans, and they only become “non-vegan” when animal products such as dairy, butter or honey are added. Vegan chocolates are crafted with plant-based ingredients such as soy milk or maple syrup.

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? ›

Similar semi-soft alpine cheeses like French Morbier or even Italian Fontina make a delicious substitute. And if you can't find those, you can use another kind of Swiss cheese, like Emmental or Gruyere. Cheddar will even do in a pinch!

What goes well in chocolate fondue? ›

Other foods to dip in chocolate fondue
  • Marshmallows.
  • Fresh Cherries.
  • Nilla wafers, Oreos, animal crackers, or other cookies.
  • Mini biscotti.
  • Graham crackers.
  • Orange or tangerine wedges.
  • Kiwi fruit slices.
  • Slices of peaches, plums, apricots.
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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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How do you thin chocolate for fondue? ›

To thin melted chocolate, add a small amount of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or cocoa butter, stirring gently until it reaches the desired consistency. Melt slowly to avoid overheating, and keep water out to prevent the chocolate from seizing.

What is the best chocolate to melt? ›

The best chocolate for melting and hardening is typically couverture chocolate, which contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter. It melts smoothly and can be tempered to create a shiny, snappy finish when it hardens. Popular types include dark, milk, and white couverture chocolate.

How do you thin melted chocolate for dipping? ›

Add oil, butter, or shortening to thin a small amount of chocolate. The best way to thin chocolate is with the addition of oil. The exact amount of oil you will need will depend on the thickness of your chocolate and your desired consistency. Start by stirring in just a little splash, then add more if you need to.

Can you melt dairy free 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? ›

Even though dairy-free cheese is melted, it may still look like its original form. To be sure you've reached that perfect creamy melt, gently check the texture with a knife or fork. For the best melting results, we turn up the heat. An oven set to 425°F will help you get the creamiest, dreamiest results.

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.

How do you temper dairy free chocolate? ›

Having said all that, generally, heat chocolate to 40-45C. Do this gently and slowly. Reduce the temperature of the chocolate, over a period, gently to about 27-28C. Slightly re heat to 30-32C.

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