Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue

Combine sweet and savory in one shareable treat with this chocolate peanut butter fondue. Four simple ingredients are combined and melted until smooth to make the ultimate chocolate-and-peanut-butter dessert. When served in a fondue pot, it becomes the ultimate dip for everything from bananas and fresh berries to cookies, marshmallows, graham crackers and more. Recipe contributor Beverly Olthaus of Cincinnati, Ohio, loves serving chocolate peanut butter fondue at family celebrations. But like most fondue recipes, it’s equally good for special events, birthday dinners and game nights.

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue

• Semisweet chocolate chips: Semisweet chocolate chips are best for this recipe, providing the perfect balance of sweetness and not-too-bitter chocolate.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness and depth to the fondue.
• Milk: This recipe calls for 2% milk, which gives the fondue a creamier consistency. You can use whole milk or unsweetened nondairy milk, if preferred.
• Peanut butter: The best peanut butter for this fondue is a creamy, no-stir peanut butter like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butter doesn’t have the right consistency for making a smooth fondue.
• Bananas: Slice firm, ripe bananas to serve with the chocolate peanut butter fondue. They’re perfect for dipping.
• Strawberries: Fresh, washed strawberries are another great option for serving with this fondue. The berries offer a vibrant contrast.
• Optional dippers: Shortbread cookies and large marshmallows are good optional dippers.

Directions

Step 1: Combine ingredients over heat

In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir the chocolate chips, sugar, milk and peanut butter over low heat until they’re smooth.

Step 2: Transfer to a fondue pot and serve

Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and keep it warm. Serve it with banana slices and strawberries, along with cookies and marshmallows if desired.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue Variations

• Use a different type of chocolate: You can easily use dark chocolate for a bolder, richer flavor, or milk chocolate for something lighter.
• Make it salty: For a salty-sweet dessert, generously sprinkle the prepared fondue with flaky sea salt before serving it.
• Add mix-ins: Consider stirring toffee bits, crushed peanuts, or crushed pecans into the fondue for a bit of texture.

How to Store Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue

Cool any leftover fondue and transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, keep it in the freezer for up to one month.

What’s the best way to reheat chocolate peanut butter fondue?

To reheat chocolate peanut butter fondue, transfer it to a saucepan and reheat it over low heat until it’s smooth and warm. If you store leftover fondue in the freezer, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating it on the stove.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue Tips

Can you make chocolate peanut butter fondue without a fondue pot?

Yes, you can make chocolate peanut butter fondue without a fondue pot. The key to serving fondue is low heat, which helps prevent the chocolate mixture from seizing or thickening. We make this fondue on the stovetop, then transfer it to a fondue pot to keep it warm. If you don’t have a fondue pot, keep the fondue warm on the stovetop in the same pot you made it in. To serve it on the table, leave the fondue in the saucepan and place it on a trivet so everyone can dip into it. If it starts to cool and thicken, simply heat it again over low heat. Alternatively, you can serve it in a crockpot set to warm.

Can you use chopped chocolate for chocolate peanut butter fondue?

If you prefer to use chocolate baking bars instead of chocolate chips, you certainly can. Use the same amount of chopped chocolate in place of chocolate chips, whether you choose semisweet, bittersweet, dark or milk chocolate.

What else can you serve with chocolate peanut butter fondue?

Part of the appeal of chocolate fondue is that the options for pairings are endless. In addition to fruit and cookies, consider serving chocolate peanut butter fondue with chunks of pound cake, chocolate sandwich cookies, fresh cherries, your favorite brownies, pretzels, and even crinkle-cut potato chips.