Fonduta di Cioccolato Piccante

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 bar of good dark chocolate (2oz. or 50 grams)
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon coffee
• 2 cloves

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan over low heat combine cream, cinnamon, red pepper, cloves, and vanilla.
2. Let ingredients steep for 5 minutes, don't let the mixture boil. Remove from heat; stir in half of the chocolate until it's melted, then the second half. Transfer to small serving bowl.
3. Arrange the cookies, banana and marshmallows on a serving plate. Serve with the bowl of chocolate fondue.
4. Use for dipping—or drizzling. ...

Suggestions for Dipping:

• Banana
• Meringues
• Simple biscotti
• Marshmallows
• Dates