Valentine’s Day is all about connection, intimacy, and sharing special moments with your partner. And what better way to celebrate than with a fondue night that’s both delicious and interactive? Fondue naturally creates a romantic atmosphere—it’s slow, indulgent, and perfect for lingering over conversation. But if you’re looking to surprise your Valentine with something unique, why not step outside the traditional cheese-and-chocolate box? These two unconventional fondue recipes from The Fondue Bible will bring excitement, bold flavors, and a touch of adventure to your date night.
Light some candles, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the magic of fondue.
Pizza Fondue
Ingredients
12 oz mozzarella cheese, grated 375 g
1 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 30 g
1 tbsp all-purpose flour 15 mL
2 cloves garlic, minced 2
3⁄4 cup dry white wine 175 mL
2⁄3 cup drained canned diced tomatoes 150 mL
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 15 mL
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 15 mL (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 15 mL (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine mozzarella, Parmesan and flour; mix well to coat cheese with flour. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine garlic and wine; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Add cheese mixture by handfuls to saucepan, stirring constantly after each addition with a wooden spoon in a figure-eight motion until cheese is melted.
4. Stir in tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil and oregano; cook, stirring, until tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to fondue pot and serve immediate
Serve with…
Cubes of crusty French bread, wedges of focaccia, breadsticks, pepperoni and salami cubes, cooked sausage chunks, bell pepper slices, mushrooms.
Caramel Fondue
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar 250 mL
1 tbsp cornstarch 15 mL
1 tbsp rum 15 mL
1 cup milk, warmed 250 mL
2 egg yolks, beaten 2
1⁄4 cup boiling water 50 mL
1⁄2 tsp vanilla 2 mL
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Instructions
1. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, melt sugar for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally at first, then constantly, until sugar is completely liquefied and browned.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and rum.
3. In the top of a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, combine milk, egg yolks and cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth.
4. When sugar has caramelized, remove skillet from heat. Carefully stir in boiling water. (Mixture will bubble and spatter.) Immediately pour caramel into warm milk mixture in top of double boiler. Caramel will solidify again, but keep stirring over low heat for about 20 minutes until melted.
5. Remove double boiler from heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer immediately to dessert fondue pot over candle flame.
6. Spear a piece of fruit or cake with fondue fork and dip in fondue.
Serve with…
Ladyfingers, chocolate cupcake pieces, apple wedges, nectarine wedges, marshmallows.
Recipe Image Credits: Mark Shapiro; Colin Erricson; Matt Johannsson;
Banner Image Credit: Getty Images
