Caramel Fondue Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to thicken caramel fondue? ›

The cornstarch is yet more insurance to keep the fondue from breaking, coating the proteins and fat and preventing them from coalescing. Some recipes call for a flour-based roux, but I found cornstarch to work very well, producing a fondue without any starchiness.

Melting Wafers

All you need to do is melt them, add to your fondue pot, and you're good to go.

Thirdly, keep the heat low. If you start with the temperature too high, your fondue will get stiff. It takes patience, but it's one of the most important tips! If you're able to measure the temperature, it should be around 140 for 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

For each cup (240 mL) of caramel sauce that you need to thicken, run 1 tbsp (14.7 mL) of cold water into a measuring cup, and slowly stir in 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture into your pot caramel sauce, and stir constantly. Keep the sauce on low heat until it begins to thicken.

I would add some more cream until you reach your desired consistency and then put a bit of lemon juice or cream of tartar. The acidity in either one should help keep the sugar in the caramel from hardening (crystallizing), once you remove it from the heat source.

Fondue rules

You must not double dip, and never put your fork directly into your mouth.

How long do chocolate coating wafers take to harden? Coating chocolate hardens based on how you use it and how much of it you use. For example, if you're dipping cake pops or strawberries with a thin coating, it can take anywhere from 60 seconds to 5 minutes to harden.

If you are melting your wafers properly & you are still facing issues with thickness, try thinning it out with either paramount crystals or coconut oil. Add one teaspoon at a time while stirring. Make sure not to add too much oil to your candy melts as this will result in them not fully drying or drying without shine.

Never eat directly off the fondue fork. Never forget your food in the pot. Never pour the contents of the pot onto your plate. Never cut in line when it's not your turn to dip.

What cheese is best for fondue? ›

The best all-around cheeses for fondue are fontina, Gruyère, and gouda. If you aren't sure what to pick, use even amounts of these three. Together are lush and complex. For classic Swiss cheese fondue (meaning one like what you would find in Switzerland), a mix of traditional, firm mountain-style cheeses is best.

The best cuts of beef for fondue include top sirloin, ribeye, and tenderloin. Cut or slice the meat according to personal preference. Some prefer to slice steaks into long strips, while others cube the meat into small pieces. Prepare the fondue oil or broth according to the recipe's directions.

If the fondue is too thin, and you have leftover shredded cheese, stir in about one cup. Or, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of the cooking liquid and gradually stir in enough of the mixture into the simmering fondue for it to reach the desired consistency.

A medium heat is usually about the correct level to melt the cheese without burning it, but if you have been heating the fondue for a while and it is still quite runny then try raising the heat a little. The cheese should be shredded, grated or cubed into fairly small even-sized pieces so that they melt evenly.

To thin caramel, just add some cream or water over heat. Melt caramel loaves in the oven. You can also add corn syrup or lemon juice to caramel sauces to prevent them from crystallizing. It's also a good idea to know how to make caramel in the first place!

If caramels are too hard, you can try placing them back in a saucepan, adding a couple tablespoons of water and stirring until the thermometer reads 242°F. Pour back into a prepared buttered pan. If caramels are too soft, that means the temperature didn't get high enough.