Easy Strawberry Fondue is a light, refreshing and super easy dessert that tastes simply divine. The options for dippers for this easy fondue recipe are endless, it pairs well with so many options!
Making this warm strawberry fondue is so simple, with only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you will be on your way to enjoying this tasty treat. Fruit fondue is a unique take on a classic dessert, it is a sweet dipping sauce that will pleasantly surprise you!
This strawberry dipping sauce is gluten free, dairy free (without the whipped cream) and really low in calories and fat.
This easy strawberry fondue is one of many fondue recipes that we love in my house. My family and I love all kinds of fondue: chocolate, cheese, oil, but we usually stick to chocolate for dessert.
One day I came across this super simple recipe for strawberry fondue and was excited to try it because it is so simple! You only need a few simple ingredients and the options for dippers are endless too. We always have angel food cake which is wonderful, but the fondue is amazing with bananas, mandarin oranges, brownie bites, and just about anything else!
Easy Strawberry Fondue
Strawberry Fondue is made with frozen strawberries (with sugar), cornstarch, a little bit of maraschino cherry juice and water. If you don’t count the water, that’s only 3 ingredients! Blend up the strawberries, and then add the cornstarch and water before heating the mixture so that it can thicken up. Add a little bit of cherry juice for extra flavor and the fondue is ready to serve. I love it warm, but you can serve it cold as well!
Why we think you will love this fruit fondue
If you are not already convinced to try this tasty treat, here are some reasons that will.
- Minimal ingredients. This recipe only has 4 ingredients. Making it really easy to grocery shop for and you probably have half of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
- It comes together quickly. You do not need much time to prep and cook this fondue. In under 10 minutes you will be enjoying this delicious treat.
- It is perfect for special occasions. Serve this fruit fondue at your next birthday party, sleepover, watching the game, girls night in, anniversaries and Valentines day too. There is never a wrong time for a bowl of fondue!
Strawberry Fondue Ingredients
Strawberries: You will need one 23-ounce container of frozen strawberries, with sugar, for the base of this fondue recipe.
Cherry juice: For some great added flavor, use 2 tablespoons of maraschino cherry juice. I have left this ingredient out before and the flavor is slightly different, but the fondue is still delicious, so if you don’t have maraschino cherries on hand, don’t worry about it!
Cornstarch: Adding in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch will help thicken this fondue up nicely.
Water: Using 1 tablespoon of cold water will mix with the cornstarch to help create the perfect consistency for this fondue.
How to make Strawberry Fondue
Prep
Begin by placing the frozen strawberries in a food processor or blender, and mix until they are all pureed. Then, transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan.
In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, whisk and then stir it into the strawberry puree.
Cook
Proceed to bring the strawberry mixture to a boil, cook and stir for 1-2 minutes while boiling or until thickened. Next, stir in the cherry juice and then remove from the heat.
This fondue is wonderful warm, but let it cool for just a few minutes before transferring to a serving bowl.
Pair with your choice of dipping food – we love this fondue with pieces of angel food cake, bananas and brownies! You can also dip rice krispie treats, marshmallows, fruit (mandarin oranges, raspberries, kiwis, etc) and pretty much anything that is chocolate.
Serve and enjoy!
OPTIONAL SERVING IDEA: ADD WHIPPED CREAM
The fondue is absolutely delicious on it’s own, but I like to serve it with a little bit of whipped cream. You can add a little bit on top and mix it in if you want, or you can dip everything in the fondue and then the whipped cream if you’re feeling extra decadent. It’s just an easy way to take this dessert to the next level!
Whipping cream ingredients
Whipping cream: You will need 1 cup of whipping cream for the base of this recipe.
Powdered sugar: Adding in 1/3 cup of powdered sugar gives this cream a nice sweet taste.
Almond extract: Use 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract to give this whipped cream a wonderful flavor.
How to make homemade whipped cream
In a large bowl, using an electric handheld mixer, beat the whipping cream, powder sugar and almond extract together until stiff peaks form.
Add a dollop of the whipped cream to the fondue or dip each bite in the cream after dipping in the strawberry fondue. Either way, the combination of these two are incredible.
EASY STRAWBERRY FONDUE
Ingredients
- 23 oz container of frozen strawberries with sugar
- 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
Homemade whipped cream (optional)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ⅓ cup powder sugar
- ¼ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Prep: Begin by placing the frozen strawberries in a food processor or blender, and mix until they are all pureed. Then, transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water, whisk and then stir it into the strawberry puree.
- Cook: Proceed to bring the strawberry mixture to a boil, cook and stir for 1-2 minutes while boiling or until thickened. Next, stir in the cherry juice and then remove from the heat. This fondue is wonderful warm, but let it cool for 5-10 minutes or so before transferring to a serving bowl. Pair with your choice of dipping food, we had our fondue with angel food cake chunks, brownies, bananas, marshmallow and pretty much anything else that is chocolate. Serve and enjoy!
Homemade whipped cream (optional)
- In a large bowl, using an electric handheld mixer, beat the whipping cream, powder sugar and almond extract together until stiff peaks form.
- Add a dollop of the whipped cream to the fondue or dip it in the cream after dipping in the strawberry fondue. Either way, the combination of these two are incredible.
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Do I need a fondue pot to make this fruit fondue recipe?
Nope, you can just use a sauce pan and serve it in a bowl. Because it is a fruit based fondue, it will not harden and does not need to be kept over heat while you enjoy it. I prefer to eat it warm, but you can serve it cold if you’d like – it’s still delicious!
How long is strawberry fondue good for?
This fondue is definitely best when eaten fresh, but you can store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can reheat it if you’d like, but it is delicious cold too, especially with bananas or other types of fruit.
What are good dipper options for this fruit base fondue?
We think that angel food cake tasted absolutely incredible, the combination of light fluffy cake and the sweet strawberry was amazing. But we also think rice krispie treats, brownie chunks, marshmallows, and banana slices are tasty too!
LOVE STRAWBERRIES? HERE ARE MORE STRAWBERRY RECIPES THAT WE LOVE:
- No Bake Strawberry Jello Pie
- Kool Aid Strawberry Jam
- Strawberry Fluff Salad
- Marshmallow Strawberry Shortcake
- Strawberry Mousse
- Strawberry Pie
- Strawberry Chocolate Bundt Cake
- No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
- Strawberry Shortcake Oreo Balls
- Strawberry Cheesecake Lush
- Strawberry Shortcake Bars
- Glazed Strawberry Bread
- Strawberry Sugar Cookie Bars
- Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
Easy Strawberry Fondue is a light, refreshing and super easy dessert that tastes simply divine. The options for dippers for this easy fondue recipe are endless, it pairs well with so many options!
Leslie says
This. Looks. Amazing. I've never had a strawberry fondue but as much as I love strawberries, I would lick the bowl!<br />Blessings,<br />Leslie
SayNotSweetAnne says
This is genius! I've never even heard of strawberry fondue, but I would eat this with no hesitation! This is absolutely wonderful!
Dana says
How would you recommend making this with fresh strawberries? I accidently bought the wrong thing!
Hillary says
My family doesn’t like cherries, so buying a jar just for some juice would be a waste. What does the cherry juice do?
Nellie says
The cherry juice just adds a little bit more flavor, but you could definitely leave it out or maybe swap in a little bit of cherry extract (1/2 tsp) or perhaps even 1/2 tsp of almond extract. The strawberry flavor is definitely the dominant flavor so either way, I’m sure it will turn out great!
Natasha Mairs says
Oh this looks so good!! This would be perfect for Valentines day. Going to give it a try