09/29/2010

Yummy Chocolate Fondue:

5 ounces of chocolate, chopped.
1 cup of cocoa powder, sifted.
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
1 1/4 cups of water.
3/4 of cup heavy cream, plus.
1/4 of cup corn syrup.
1 tablespoon of heavy cream.

For Dipping:  Your choice of cake and favorite fruits, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Instructions for Chocolate Fondue:

Sift the cocoa into a mixing bowl and then set aside.

Put the water, sugar and corn syrup in a pot and bring to boil.

Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Pour the cocoa powder into the solution and blend with a whisk until smooth.

Return the chocolate mixture to the stove and continue cooking over a medium heat.

Add the heavy cream; bring to boil and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped chocolate.

Pour into a fondue pot and keep warm.