If you’re looking for something to bring to a friend’s gathering or just want to make your at-home celebration a little more special, fondue is always a crowd pleaser. Made with rich, creamy white chocolate, heavy cream, and just a little champagne, it’s a delicious way to ring in the new year. The fondue may be the star of the show, but, remember, it isn’t complete without fresh fruit and indulgent cake roll slices for dipping.
New Year’s Eve always feels a little chaotic in our house. The kids are buzzing with excitement, someone is always hunting for the “good” party hat, and I’m trying to pull everything together in the kitchen. That’s exactly why this White Chocolate Champagne Fondue has become one of my favorite NYE traditions. It’s quick, it’s fun, and it instantly makes the night feel a little more special without adding any extra stress.
What I love most is how easy it is to customize. You melt everything together, pour it into a fondue pot, and suddenly you have a warm, velvety dip that works as both an appetizer and a dessert. Plus, pairing it with cubes of Red Velvet Cake Roll? Absolute perfection. It’s one of those treats that keeps everyone gathered around the table, dipping, chatting, and sneaking “just one more” bite as the countdown gets closer. Which is exactly the kind of New Year’s Eve moment I want more of.
Other Party-Ready Dishes Perfect for New Year’s Eve
New Year Cake Push Pops
These fun, festive treats layer moist chocolate cake, decadent crème filling, and gold and silver sprinkles into convenient push pop containers. They’re unique, effortlessly impressive desserts that are sure to steal the spotlight at your upcoming, end-of-year festivities.
Ball Drop Cake Balls
Everyone loves bite-sized desserts at parties. Make your countdown to midnight even sweeter when you serve these Ball Drop Cake Pops. Packed with pumpkin flavor and real cream cheese frosting, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s festively decorated for the occasion.
Sparkling Mini Parfaits
If you’re going deluxe for New Year’s Eve this year, these Sparkling Mini Parfaits will fit right in. Elegant and easy to assemble, this holiday indulgence is filled with a wonderful combination of flavors. Top with sparklers when you serve it for an extra festive New Year’s Eve feel.
What You’ll Need
- Saucepan
- Fondue pot or slow cooker
- Fondue skewers
Storage Information
White Chocolate Champagne Fondue can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you’re ready to serve, reheat in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until completed melted. Or reheat on “warm” setting in a fondue pot or slow cooker.
Tips for Making White Chocolate Champagne Fondue
- Want an alcohol-free version of this recipe? Replace the champagne with additional heavy cream.
- If you prefer a thicker fondue mixture, just add some more chocolate to the pot and/or allow the fondue to cool slightly as it will thicken a bit as it sits.
- If you prefer a thinner fondue mixture, add more heavy cream, 1 tbsp. at a time, until it reaches your preferred consistency.
How to Make White Chocolate Champagne Fondue
White Chocolate Champagne Fondue
Course: Dessert, AppetizersCuisine: SwissDifficulty: Easy5+
servings190
kcal5
If you’re looking for something to bring to a friend’s gathering or just want to make your at-home celebration a little more special, fondue is always a crowd pleaser. Made with rich, creamy white chocolate, heavy cream, and just a little champagne, it’s a delicious way to ring in the new year. The fondue may be the star of the show, but, remember, it isn’t complete without fresh fruit and indulgent cake roll slices for dipping.
Ingredients
1/2 c. white chocolate chips
3 squares of white baking chocolate
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp. champagne
Sprinkles or sanding sugar for decoration
Dipper suggestions: Dutch Apron® Bakery Red Velvet Cake Roll, fruit, cookies, wafers, etc.
Directions
- In a saucepan, stir the white chocolate chips, white baking chocolate, and heavy whipping cream over low heat until smooth. Then, stir in the champagne.
- Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot or slow cooker. Turn it on the “warm” setting.
- Before serving, garnish the fondue with sanding sugar or sprinkles for an extra festive NYE look.
- I highly recommend serving this dish with pieces of Dutch Apron® Bakery’s Red Velvet Cake Roll for dipping. How do you turn this delicious dessert into the perfect fondue accompaniment? While the cake roll is still frozen, simply cut it into squares for easy dipping and place on a serving tray.
- Alongside your cake roll cubes, include various fruits and other sweet treats, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Put a couple of fondue skewers on the table and watch how fast this holiday treat disappears!
Notes
- Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Warm in the microwave in 15-second intervals or reheat on “warm” setting in a fondue pot or slow cooker.
- Special Tools: Saucepan, fondue pot or slow cooker, and fondue skewers.
- Looking for a Non-Alcoholic Version of this Recipe? Simply replace the champagne with additional heavy cream.
- To Thicken the Fondue: Add some more chocolate to the pot and/or allow the fondue to cool slightly as it will thicken a bit as it sits.
- To Thin the Fondue: Add more heavy cream, 1 tbsp. at a time, until it reaches your preferred consistency.
About the Author:
Jess Molina is the genius behind many of the Dutch Apron® Bakery recipe blog posts. She joined the team back in 2022 as a social media manager, and, since then, she has become the brand’s resident photographer and baker. When she’s not perfecting pictures for Dutch Apron® Bakery’s social media feeds, she can be found spending time in nature with her two dogs, going on bike rides with her family, and trying new bread recipes.
