Dark Chocolate Honey Almond Fondue

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What could be more fun than feeding your beloved an array of fruits dipped in an aphrodisiac cocktail of chocolate, honey, and almonds?

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• 6 tbsp whipping cream
• 3 tbsp honey
• 7 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tbsp kirsch (cherry brandy)
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• Assorted fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, banana, and peach slices
• Candied ginger (optional)

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Bring cream and honey to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add chocolate and whisk until melted. Remove from heat. Whisk in kirsch and almond extract. Pour fondue into a bowl and place in the center of a platter. Surround the fondue bowl with fruit. For a little extra heat, add candied ginger for dipping. Serve with skewers.[/step-item]

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