Got a party going and need some snack ideas? Fret no more! With this adorable fondue dish in your hands (or kitchen), you've got a lifetime of yummy melting and dipping to enjoy. Gather your friends (and their favorite ingredients) and you're sure to keep everyone by the dinner table.
Use the guide below to get started!
How to Use Your Fondue Dish
You’ll Need:
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Your chosen fondue ingredients
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Any seasonings or mix-ins you'd like to add
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Foods for dipping
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1 unscented tealight candle
Instructions:
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Add your chosen ingredients directly into the fondue bowl. Do not overfill.
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Place one unscented tealight in the base and carefully light it.
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Set the fondue bowl securely over the base with the lit tealight.
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Allow the ingredients to warm for approximately 15–20 minutes, stirring regularly as they melt or heat.
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Once everything is smooth and warmed through, add any final mix-ins or seasonings and stir to combine.
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Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy while warm.
Important:
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Do not allow the tealight to burn underneath the fondue dish for more than 40 minutes total.
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Never leave a burning candle unattended.
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The bowl and base may become hot during use. Allow the fondue dish to cool completely before handling or cleaning.
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This fondue dish uses gentle tealight heat and is intended for melting and warming. Do not use it to cook raw meat, poultry, seafood, or other foods that require high cooking temperatures.
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Hand wash only.
Our Favorite Fondue Ideas
1. Classic Cheese Fondue
For a traditional cheese fondue, start with a combination of Gruyère and Emmentaler. Add the cheeses directly to the fondue bowl along with a little dry white wine and garlic, then stir regularly as everything melts together.
A small amount of cornstarch can also be added to help create a smooth, creamy texture.
Other cheese combinations to try:
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Gruyère + Vacherin
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Gruyère + Cheddar
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Gouda + Fontina
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Cheddar + Monterey Jack
Mix into the melted cheese:
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Dijon mustard
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Chopped fresh herbs
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Caramelized onions
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Jalapeños
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Roasted garlic
Great for dipping:
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Crusty bread
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Pretzels
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Roasted potatoes
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Broccoli or cauliflower
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Cooked sausage
2. Chocolate Fondue
Add your favorite milk, dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate directly to the fondue bowl with a small splash of cream or milk. Stir regularly until smooth and silky.
Mix into the melted chocolate:
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Peanut butter
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Salted caramel
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Hazelnut spread
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Espresso
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A pinch of sea salt
Great for dipping:
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Strawberries
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Banana slices
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Marshmallows
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Pretzels
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Cookies
More Ways to Use Your Fondue Maker
Your fondue maker can also be used for simple savory dips beyond cheese.
Warm Savory Broth
Add your choice of beef, chicken, or vegetable broth directly to the fondue bowl.
Add to the broth for extra flavor:
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Garlic
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Fresh ginger
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Fresh herbs
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Soy sauce
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Lemon or lime
Great for dipping or pairing with:
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Cooked dumplings
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Cooked chicken or beef
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Cooked shrimp
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Mushrooms
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Roasted vegetables
Important: The broth is for warming and dipping only. Do not use it to cook raw foods.
Warm Savory Oil Dip
Add your preferred dipping oil directly to the fondue bowl along with herbs and seasonings, then let everything gently warm together.
Flavor combinations to try:
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Garlic + Rosemary
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Thyme + Black Pepper
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Italian Herbs + Garlic
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Lemon Zest + Herbs
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Parmesan + Garlic
Great for dipping:
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Crusty bread
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Focaccia
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Breadsticks
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Roasted vegetables
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Cooked potatoes
Important: This is a warm dipping oil, not traditional hot-oil fondue. Do not use it to cook raw foods.
Once you have the basics down, it’s easy to switch things up. Try a new cheese combination, stir something extra into your chocolate, or put together a spread of dippers that fits the occasion.
Keep it classic, make it sweet, or try something savory — then grab a fondue fork and dig in!
