Having a choice of chocolate fondue recipes to choose from is essential for the perfect gathering be it a wedding reception, football party or any other gathering.

Have a look at a few of my favorite recipes:

The Quick and Easy
•    1 bag of bitter sweet chocolate (8 oz)
•    ½ cup of heavy cream
•    2 tablespoons of real, unsalted butter
•    2 tablespoons of brandy (optional)
•    Your choice of dippers (strawberries, bananas, shortbread cooking, etc.)

1.    Chop the chocolate into small pieces
2.    Bring the butter, cream and brandy to a simmer in a small sauce pan
3.    After they reach a simmer, remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until the chocolate is melted and smooth
4.    Pour into the chocolate fondue pot and place over heat
5.    Enjoy with your choice of dippers

Simply Vanilla
•    8 oz of dark chocolate
•    ¾ cup of light cream
•    1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1.    Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt them in a small sauce pan
2.    Mix in the light cream to prevent the chocolate from betting lumpy
3.    Add the Vanilla extract and stir
4.    Pour into the chocolate fondue pot and place over heat
5.    Enjoy with you choice of dippers

The Coffee Kicker
•    32 Oz of grated milk chocolate
•    1-1/4 cups of heavy cream
•    1 tablespoon of instant coffee
•    1 teaspoon of sugar
•    1/3 cup hot water

1.    Melt the chocolate in a small sauce pan with the heavy cream
2.    Mix in the instant coffee, vanilla extract, sugar and hot water
3.    Stir until mixture is smooth and consistent
4.    Pour in the chocolate fondue pot
5.    Enjoy with your choice of dippers

Don't be afraid to experiment with new ideas for your favorite chocolate fondue recipe.