Chocolate fondue

Serves 7 people

Ingredients

7 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

2 Tbs. water

4 Tbs. heavy cream

2 Tbs. orange liqueur or 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 Tbs. unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine the chocolate and water.
2. Stir over warm water until the chocolate melts and is smooth.
3. Add the cream, orange liqueur or vanilla, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture to a fondue pan and keep it warm over a low flame.
5. Arrange the cake and fruit on a serving platter.
6. Supply each guest with a fondue fork or skewer so they can spear the item of their choice and dip it in the fondue mixture.

Source: Adapted from the Chocolate Lover's Cookbook for Dummies

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