Chocolate Fondue Dessert Board (Easy & Fun Party Treat!)

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Make a festive chocolate fondue dessert board with cookies, fruit, and treats to dip in rich melted chocolate. Perfect for parties or holidays!

Before You Dip, Read This!

💬 The Vibe: Cozy, playful, and sweet. This dessert board brings people together, whether it's a romantic night in, a movie marathon, or a holiday gathering.

🔑 What You Gotta Know: The fondue comes together fast, so have all your dippers prepped and arranged before you melt the chocolate.

🍓 Best Bite Alert: Dip a fresh strawberry, a buttery shortbread cookie, or a brownie bite and finish with a drizzle of caramel or whipped cream for a total treat.

Overhead view of large white tray with chocolate fondue dippers on it.

This Chocolate Fondue Dessert Board is the ultimate sweet treat. Perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in. Loaded with cookies, fruit, brownies, and marshmallows, and paired with a silky three-ingredient chocolate fondue, it's a delicious way to entertain and satisfy any sweet tooth.

I fell in love with the charcuterie board trend when I realized how relaxing they are to put together. Eventually, I created this dessert version with dippable treats and warm chocolate fondue, and it's been a go-to ever since. Whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying movie night, this board is guaranteed to impress.

Let's get started!

When to Make a Dessert Charcuterie Board

This board is perfect year-round but especially fun for themed occasions:

Valentine's Day - Add heart-shaped cookies and pink candies.
Halloween - Use candy corn, Peeps, and festive sprinkles.
Christmas - Include peppermint bark, candy canes, and gingerbread cookies.
New Year's Eve - Add gold-wrapped chocolates, mini cupcakes, and bubbly mocktails.
Movie Nights or Date Nights - Add mini popcorn balls and your favorite dippers.

No matter the season, dessert boards make dessert feel extra special.

What to Put on a Chocolate Fondue Dessert Board

Large white tray with treats to dip in chocolate fondue and two empty small white bowls.

🍏 Fresh Fruit

Strawberries
Pineapple chunks
Grapes
Banana slices
Apple slices
Orange sements

🍪 Cookies & Cakes

Shortbread cookies
Sugar cookies
Chocolate chip cookies
Vanilla wafers
Angel food or pound cake (cubed)
Rice Krispie treats
Granola bars

🍫 Chocolate & Candy

Chocolate bars (with or without nuts)
Chocolate truffles
Peanut butter cups
White, dark, or milk chocolate chips

🍰 Baked Goods

Brownie bites
Mini cupcakes
Mini cheesecakes
Muffins (cut into quarters)

🥨 Sweet & Salty Extras

Pretzels
Potato chips
Assorted nuts
Marshmallows or Peeps
Caramel sauce
Marshmallow dip
Whipped cream
Honey or maple syrup

The 3333 Rule for Dessert Boards

Use this simple framework to build a board that looks balanced and has a little something for everyone:

3 types of cookies - chocolate chip, sugar, graham crackers
3 types of chocolate or candy - truffles, bars, peanut butter cups
3 types of fruit - strawberries, pineapple, grapes
3 dips or sauces - chocolate fondue, caramel, marshmallow dip

Arrange the items on a large wooden board or platter with small bowls for the sauces. Mix textures and colors for a beautiful presentation!

How to Make Chocolate Fondue

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make chocolate fondue in separate bowls on marble surface.

Heat the Cream: Warm the heavy cream in a fondue pot or saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling.

Heavy cream and chocolate chips in saucepan on marble surface.

Add Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate and salt. Let sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.

Chocolate fondue in saucepan with whisk on marble surface.

Serve: Transfer to a fondue pot or heatproof bowl. Keep warm and serve immediately with your favorite dippers. Enjoy!

Close up view of small white bowl with chocolate fondue in it surrounded by marshmallows, cookies, and strawberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a fondue pot?

Nope! You can use a regular saucepan and transfer the fondue to a heatproof serving bowl. Serve immediately or reheat gently if needed.

What type of chocolate is best?

Use high-quality chocolate chips or bars. Dark, milk, and semi-sweet all work well. Chop bars into small pieces for even melting.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Prep all your dippers ahead of time and store them in airtight containers. Make the fondue just before serving.

Can I reheat chocolate fondue?

Absolutely. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan, microwave in 30-second intervals, or use a fondue pot. Add extra cream if needed.

Close up view of chocolate fondue in white bowl with a strawberry in it on top of dessert board.

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