Chocolate Cheese Fondue

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/3 cup shredded American cheese or swiss cheese or cheddar cheese or gruyere
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup milk, as needed
• 1 tablespoon brandy

Serve with

• ice cream or bite-size pieces angel food cake or chocolate cake or cake or graham cracker or ladyfinger or digestive biscuits

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

2. 2

   Gradually add cocoa and sugar, and blend thoroughly to make a smooth sauce.

3. 3

   Add cheese, and blend well.

4. 4

   Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and almond extract.

5. 5

   Gradually add milk until fondue is of desired consistency.

6. 6

   Add brandy (do NOT stir); immediately ignite brandy.

7. 7

   Serve over ice cream, or use as a dip.