For our Fondue Date Night we made cheese fondue & chocolate fondue. We've included all the recipes, plans, a shopping list, & free printable conversation starters for you to create your own easy at home fondue date night.
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It's always nice to go out for a date night, but there's also something extra nice about a special date night at home. Fondue is the perfect date night food, enjoyed snuggled up on the sofa together with some candles lit for a romantic night.
We put together everything you need to create the perfect at home fondue date night, including recipes, a shopping list, a schedule for the night, and even table decor ideas.
We've thought of everything so that you don't have to.
Follow our instructions for the perfect fondue date night. This is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home, or a great way to celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary. It's also great for any at home romantic date night.
Why We Love This Fondue Date Night
- Finger food is romantic.
- Melted cheese followed by melted chocolate just can not be beat!
- These recipes are easy to make and delicious.
- Fondue is the kind of meal you can linger over and have great conversation as you dip.
- This is much cheaper to do at home, with the most expensive items being the cheese and fresh fruit.
- Fondue is the kind of thing you don't do everyday so it feels extra special.
Cozy Coffee Table Date
- DIY Table Runner
- Fresh Flowers
- Candles
This cozy romantic dinner works out great at a coffee table in your living room. Set things up so you can sit on the couch together or add lots of throw pillows to the floor, maybe even a cozy sheepskin rug.
DIY Table Runner
If you like DIYs, use some plain craft paper to make a table runner. Use craft paint to add X's and O's or hearts in a simple hand drawn pattern. Or find some pretty wrapping paper to use as a table runner. The runner will add a little interest to the table and is easy for clean up, since fondue can be a little drippy.
Fresh Flowers and Candles
It won't be date night without fresh flowers, candles and chocolate. We've got chocolate covered with dessert. Pick up some fresh flowers and add them to the table in a pretty vase to add a little romance to the setting. Light some candles or battery powered twinkle lights or string lights to create the perfect romantic atmosphere.
These little touches add so much to a romantic cozy date night.
Preparation Schedule
Sometimes when it comes to date night at home, the hardest part is getting it organized. We've planned out a whole schedule for you so you know exactly what to do to get ready.
Before Date Night
- Set a date for your romantic fondue night and get it on the calendar.
- If you have children, make a plan for them like early bedtime, a movie in their room, or a sleepover at Grandma's house.
- Shop for groceries.
- Don't worry if you don't have a fondue pot. You can serve the fondue in a bowl, and reheat it in the microwave if necessary. Or pick one up at your favourite kitchen store, look for an inexpensive one at a second-hand store, or borrow one for the night.
- Print the conversation starter cards.
On Date Night
- Put on some romantic music.
- Make a cocktail or mocktail, or pour a glass of wine.
- Start cooking by roasting the potatoes, add asparagus for the last 10 min. of cooking.
- While the potatoes are cooking, put together a tray of your cheese fondue dippers.
- Prepare your chocolate fondue dippers.
- Make chocolate fondue.
- Make the cheese fondue.
- Toast the garlic bread.
- Have dinner together.
- Use the conversation cards.
- Reheat the chocolate fondue, and have dessert.
Fondue Date Night Menu
Cheese Fondue with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and other dippers.
For our date night we had a classic cheese fondue for our main course. All our recipes for this date night are easy recipes. What could be better than enjoying melted cheese with an array of yummy dippers?
You can use a traditional fondue melting pot for this recipe, or an electric fondue pot, even a small crockpot works well with an extension cord. Don't forget the fondue forks as well.
Below are our suggestions for dippers for your date night cheese fondue. We liked including potatoes, some different meats, and veggies for a complete meal. The granny smith apples are perfect for that sweet and salty combo -if you're a fan. Just remember to coat them with a little lemon juice so that they don't turn brown.
Find our Cheese Fondue Recipe here.
Or subscribe below and download our free Fondue Date Night mini book that includes all the recipes, schedule, and grocery list.
Cheese Fondue Dippers
We chose:
- green apple slices
- kielbasa
- spicy salami
- garlic bread
- roasted asparagus
- roasted potatoes for our cheese fondue dippers.
The possibilities are endless. You might also like to try:
- grapes
- carrot and celery sticks
- cherry tomatoes
- French bread
- gherkin pickles
- cooked mini meatballs
- crusty bread
- soft pretzels
Recipe
Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs mini potatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
Instructions
- Wash your mini potatoes and slice any large ones in half. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- To prepare the asparagus, snap the tough ends off with your fingers. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside for now.
- Roast the potatoes on a baking sheet at 425 for 10 minutes. Then turn the potatoes and continue to cook for another 10 minutes along with the asparagus, adding it to the baking sheet and cooking until both are tender .
Nutrition
Dessert
Chocolate Fondue with Fruit and Sweets
Find our Milk Chocolate Fondue Recipe here.
Or subscribe below and get all the recipes, schedule, and grocery list as part of our Fondue Date Night mini book as a free download.
For our chocolate fondue dippers we used:
- bananas
- pineapple
- strawberries
- blueberries
- chocolate chip cookies
- pretzels
- poke sticks
- biscotti
- rolled wafer cookies
- heart shaped rice krispies
- marshmallows
- chocolate hearts
- cinnamon lip candies
Any of your favourite fresh fruits, vanilla cookies, angel food cake, or candies that pair well with chocolate would be a great choice. Visit the bulk store to find lots of great dippers, so you can buy a small quantity and have lots of variety. Also look for ready made cookies in the grocery store bakery section to make preparation a little easier. Want to take this up a notch further? Serve it with a bowl of ice cream on the side.
Fondue Date Night Grocery Shopping List
- garlic
- 8 oz. Gruyere cheese
- 8 oz. Swiss cheese
- cornstarch
- dry mustard
- lemon
- nutmeg
- brandy (optional)
- white wine for fondue
- green apples
- 1.5 lbs mini baby potatoes
- olive oil
- kielbasa
- spicy salami
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- garlic bread or baguette
- 1 ½ cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate bars
- 1 can condensed milk
- dippers for chocolate fondue such as: strawberries, bananas, pineapple, blueberries, pretzels, cookies, gummy candy, dried fruit, nuts
- wine, cocktail, or mocktail ingredients
- flowers for the table
Free Printable Conversation Starters
Get the conversation flowing over dinner with our fun and free Conversation Starter Cards. Print these out ahead of time on your home printer, or at an office supply store and add them to the table for the night.
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With a fondue date night at home, life really is a party!
Frequently Asked Questions
You must not ever double dip. Some people suggest using your fondue fork for dipping and then placing the dipped item on your plate, and eating with a dinner fork. Others feel it's appropriate to eat off your fondue fork, if you don't let your lips touch it.
Old Swiss custom is that a man who drops his food in the fondue pot buys the next round of drinks, and that a woman kisses her neighbour.
Yes, store any leftover fondue in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and reheat the fondue in the microwave before serving.
If you tried this Fondue Date Night or any other party idea on my blog please let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting today!
Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist says
These are the perfect dippers for cheese fondue. They're always everyone's favourite on fondue night.