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Ingredients
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup (8 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips
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3/4 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon brandy or liqueur of your choice
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Assorted fruit and bread for dipping
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, vanilla extract and salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture barely simmers.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolates and brandy until completely melted and smooth.
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Transfer to the fondue pot or a chafing dish that is on low heat. Stir the mixture occasionally.
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Using skewers dip pieces of cake, bread or fruit into the melted chocolate sauce.
Notes
Try these variations:
Hazelnut Fondue
Add 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts to the fondue. Replace brandy with hazelnut liqueur.
White Chocolate Fondue
Remove the salt from the recipe and replace chocolate chips with 2 cups white chocolate chips.