At the moment chocolate melts together with cream, butter, and vanilla, the senses awaken. Taste and texture are the stars of this warm, drippy dessert. For a gourmet add-on, make your own cookies to dip in the fondue.

Ingredients

Chocolate Choices:

　　8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

　　2 ounces milk chocolate

　　1 cup heavy cream

　　1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

　　1 tablespoon light corn syrup

　　2 tablespoons cognac (optional; if you use less cognac, use a little more cream)

　　1 tablespoon vanilla extract

　　Pinch of kosher salt

　　Combine all the ingredients in a stainless steel bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Keep the heat low and stir occasionally until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth and shiny. Then transfer to a fondue pot or serving bowl that can be suspended over heat (think ovenproof ceramic suspended over a candle). Serve with sliced seasonal fruit.

　　Chocolate Bliss