Serving size: Serves 2
Cuisine type: Western European
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Special options: Egg free, Gluten free, Kid friendly, Nut free
Course: Dessert
Favourite flavours: Cakes/baking, Chocolate

Chocolate fondue

From the July 2006 issue of Australian House and Garden magazine. Subscribe here.

INGREDIENTS

125g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
125g milk chocolate, broken into pieces fruits for dipping, such as strawberries, banana, grapes, dried apricots, orange and grapefruit segments, wedges of apple and pear marshmallows, macaroons
cubes of stale sponge cake (optional)

METHOD

Combine chocolates in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Leave for about 5-10 minutes, or until chocolate has melted, then stir until smooth.

Serve fondue set over a low heat, accompanied by fruits and marshmallows, macaroons or sponge cake.