Chocolate Fondue

Preparing this simple and decadent recipe is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day.

This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover's dream. You'll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including strawberries, banana chunks and cake cubes. Jane Shapton of Tustin, California, sent the recipe.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

You Will Need
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
5 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, chopped
Strawberries, banana chunks, apple slices or angel food cake cubes


What to Do
1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. In a bowl, combine the cocoa, cream and half of the syrup mixture until smooth; return to the pan.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted. Serve warm with fruit or cake for dipping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 2-1/2 cups.