New Year’s Eve Plans: Chocolate Fondue
December 28, 2011 by Aimee • 14 Comments
In the midst of putting Christmas back in the attic and cleaning the dust and glitter leftover from December, I prefer picking up Sara Lee’s Pound Cake…it’s AWESOME! Keep it in the freezer {that’s where it is at the grocery store, too}, thaw in the microwave for 10 seconds, slice and enjoy!
Pictured: Pound Cake, Pretzels, Strawberries. Other Ideas: Bananas, Marshmallows, Graham Crackers, Wafer Cookies, Biscotti, and the list is never ending!!! That’s the good and the bad about fondue!!
Of course we celebrate the first round with our Sweet B’s, but no one, myself included would want to hang out with them the next day if they rocked it until midnight!!! Totally no complaints from either of us in regards to staying home. Relaxing on a special evening with my bestest friend makes for the best evening of the year! Especially as we reflect together on the events of the year! 2011 has definitely not been an easy one for us, so much transition and tons of ups and downs, in fact it’s been downright tough! But I truly believe the greatest inward growth is often found in those hard times. As we spend the evening together, I think we’ll be able to glean the beauty from this season! Of course, our three Sweet B’s may come up a time or two, too!!! And hopefully all this root growing in 2011 can do some flourishing and budding in 2012!
I think we’re both ready to say goodbye to 2011 and look to 2012 with great anticipation of what might be!!! Possibilities are endless! {Yes, I’m one of those weirdos that totally looked forward to the first day of school, couldn’t wait for the promises of a new beginning}.
What about you!??! How was 2011!?!? Are you ready for the new year??! Are you making resolutions!?!? What are your hopes for 2012!?!? Fill me in, I want to dream with you!!!
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
3 Tablespoons of sugar
2 Tablespoons corn syrup
6oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
Add all of the ingredients except the chips and vanilla to a saucepan and bring to a boil, mixing frequently. Once you’ve reached a boil, add the chips and stir until they’re melted and well combined. Add a teaspoon of vanilla, continue mixing.
You can serve it at this point, but I’ve found my results are best if I cool the sauce and then refrigerate for 2 hours, then reheat. No worries if you’re running behind, serving right away works too, it just won’t be quite as thick!
Enjoy with your favorite dipping treats! Fruit, crackers, cookies cake, marshmallows!?!? Let me know if you try something totally crazy, I’ll try it, too!! XO! Anything with chocolate fondue is ALWAYS good!
Oh, and I double this recipe. I’m noticing a trend here, promise I don’t eat it all in one sitting! I like a little extra leftover for later!!!
Looks delicious! I love chocolate fondue, but have never attempted to make my own!! May have to try this someday!! Happy New Year to you & your family!!
Yum! I LOVE chocolate fondue! We dont do much for New Years either. We like to hang out with family and play games
Its nice to keep it simple! Have a great New Years!
Aimee, it looks delicious, thank so much for sharing. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
@RebekahLOL! We have fondue and a toast at 9pm and another round at Midnight!!! Stop snacking at night SHOULD be top on my resolutions this year!!!
I love that you have a new years tradition, I might have to start my own! Looks delicious
Have a fantastic new years, I’m going out with friends to hit the clubs and dance the night away
I just saw this on Frugal Girls and I knew instantly it had to be yours
. Your pics stand out in a crowd!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some comment love. I was actually heading over here to see what you’ve been up to lately. So much yumminess! I will give this fondue thing a try.
Also, I just entered your giveaway. I happen to LOVE pick your plum. I ordered some iron on vinyl in December and I love it! When your giveaway ends, come by 52mantels for MY giveaway!! I have one starting on Wednesday that I’m excited about.
Yum! We don’t want to get anyone sick so we are staying at home with the kiddos this year. This would be a fun idea to do as a family. Have you ever been to The Melting Pot? It is an amazing (but expensive) fondue restaurant. This reminded me of what they serve.
What a great tradition Aimee! Youre so cute
We dont do anything for new years.. absolutely nothing. And I like it that way 
Maybe when the kids are sleeping through the nite we will start a tradition like yours.
This sounds so much better than when I just melted chocolate, and I like that it does not have to be super hot. My poor son was so excited and it was too hot so now he won’t try it again. Maybe this time, since I can put it in the fridge.
I just had to comment because this looked so yum. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving wonderful comments. Happy New Years to you and your family, lovely Aimee!
Yum! Why didn’t I do this? I always forget that I have a fondue pot! On Valentine’s we’re having chocolate and strawberries fo sho!
Giminy, you are going to be the end of all resolutions (not like I made any anyways but still). But, it will be a tasty end!
I’ve always wanted to make fondue so thanks for the recipe!
Fun and good eats – how can you beat that?