Treat your friends to cupcake fondue!
Make sweet memories with a cupcake fondue party—it’s a deliciously easy way to make any occasion extra-special!
1 Invite your friends!
Cupcake fondue is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or simply making your next girlfriend gathering extra-fun! You can plan it as a memorable way to end a meal or make it the main event of an afternoon—it’s totally customizable to your festivities!
2 Start with mini cupcakes!
Tiny cupcakes are perfect for fondue! Pick up cake mix and follow the directions for baking in mini-muffin tins—no need to use liners since guests will be skewering and dipping them! Plan on 4-5 per person. You can also make ’em in advance: Just pop the cooled cupcakes into a resealable plastic bag and freeze! Let the cupcakes come to room temperature before serving (about 1-2 hours).
3 Whip up an easy chocolate fondue!
The best chocolate fondue is a little rich, a bit creamy and totally silky-smooth! For the ideal consistency, prep your fondue in a stainless or nonstick pot on the stove, then transfer it into your fondue pot about 10 minutes before serving with skewers or forks for dipping. No fondue pot? Use a small slow cooker!
4 Make a “buffet” of toppings!
Dipped cupcakes are even more fun when finished with a dip into tasty toppings! The best ones are easy to dip into, add tempting texture and complement the chocolate flavor of the fondue. Some options: finely chopped cookies or nuts, crumbled candy bars, rainbow sprinkles, nonpareils, diced fruit and coconut. Add a little color to your table by serving each in a fun cupcake liner— or use mini liners so each guest has their own personal buffet to dip in!
5 Serve up the perfect sips!
When it comes to drinks, you’ll want to offer up not-so-sweet options that can stand up to all that rich fondue! Red wine is a classic pairing for chocolate, especially a variety with bold fruity notes like Zinfandel (try the Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel, $11, Wine. com). Another option? Coffee or strong black tea! Their full-bodied flavor wakes up taste buds and helps refresh your palate between bites.