Fondue Theme Dinner Ideas for Kids

Gourmet Cheese Fondue

This warm Swiss and cheddar cheese fondue makes a hearty centerpiece for a family fondue dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup cold chicken broth

For Dipping

• French bread cubes
• Cooked sausage pieces
• Cooked chicken cubes
• Whole or sliced cooked mushrooms
• Other favorite fondue dippers

Directions

1. Add 1 cup chicken broth and the minced garlic to a saucepan and heat until hot.
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. Add the Swiss cheese and cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese a little at a time, stirring constantly until melted.
4. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/3 cup cold chicken broth until smooth.
6. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the melted cheese.
7. Continue stirring until the fondue is smooth and slightly thickened.
8. Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker set to keep warm.
9. Serve with bread and other prepared dippers.

Quick Cheese Fondue

For a very simple fondue night, this three-ingredient version comes together quickly in the microwave.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, optional

Directions

1. Place the cheese and 1 tablespoon milk in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each one, until the cheese is melted and smooth.
3. Add additional milk if needed to reach a dipping consistency.
4. Stir in the optional Tabasco sauce.
5. Serve warm with French bread, sourdough bread cubes or cut vegetables.

Easy Chocolate Fondue

A simple creamy chocolate fondue is an easy way to finish a family fondue night.

Ingredients

• 6 oz. semisweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup half-and-half or evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Dipping

• Sliced strawberries, bananas, peaches or other fruit
• Angel food cake, cut into cubes

Directions

1. Add the chocolate chips and half-and-half or evaporated milk to a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla.
4. Transfer to a fondue pot or other heat-safe serving dish appropriate for keeping the fondue warm.
5. Serve with fruit and cake for dipping.

Crockpot Chocolate Fondue

This slow cooker version combines chocolate, marshmallows and cream for a rich dessert fondue.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 8 oz. chocolate candy bars with almonds
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup whipped cream

Directions

1. Rub the inside of the slow cooker with butter.
2. Add the chocolate candy bars, marshmallows and milk.
3. Cook on low for about 30 minutes, or until melted, stirring as needed.
4. Stir in the whipped cream.
5. Keep warm until serving.
6. Serve with strawberries, pound cake, bananas, apple slices or marshmallows.

Caramel Fondue

Warm caramel makes a sweet dipping sauce for apples, bananas, cake and marshmallows.

Ingredients

• 14 oz. caramels, unwrapped
• 2/3 cup cream or evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Directions

1. Add the caramels and cream or evaporated milk to a slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 1–2 hours, stirring several times as the caramel melts.
3. Add the marshmallows during the last 30 minutes.
4. Stir until smooth and combined.
5. Serve warm with apple slices, bananas, pound cake or marshmallows.

Strawberry Fondue

This fruity fondue combines strawberries and yogurt for a lighter dipping option.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 lb. fresh strawberries, mashed
• 4 oz. plain yogurt

Directions

1. Add the orange zest, mashed strawberries and yogurt to a small saucepan or slow cooker.
2. Warm gently over low heat on the stovetop, or use the slow cooker's low setting, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve warm with small pieces of angel food cake.

Quick Butterscotch Fondue

Two ingredients make this one of the easiest dessert fondues on the page.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

1. Add the butterscotch chips and milk to a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
3. Serve warm with strawberries, apple slices or bananas.

Easy Chocolate Lovers Fondue

By Kevin

For an extra-fast dessert dip, turn prepared chocolate frosting into a warm dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 can prepared chocolate frosting

For Dipping

• Cake pieces
• Fruit
• Pretzels

Directions

1. Spoon the frosting into a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Warm in short intervals, stirring between each one, just until the frosting becomes soft enough for dipping.
3. Serve warm with cake, fruit or pretzels.