Let this scrumptious dessert be the centrepiece of a relaxed lunch or dinner party. You can use other fruit such as chopped bananas and oranges, or small cubes of sponge cake to dip into the fondue mixture.Scrumptious: Dark chocolate fondue with marshmallow and strawberry dippers

SERVES 4-6

INGREDIENTS

* 400g (14oz) dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
    * 30g (1oz) unsalted butter
    * 150ml (3½fl oz) double cream
    * 50ml (2fl oz) milk
    * Strawberries and marshmallows for dipping

METHOD - Place the dark chocolate, butter, double cream and milk into a small saucepan, then heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is glossy and smooth. Place whole strawberries and marshmallows on the ends of forks, or thread onto skewers, and dip in the fondue and eat straight away.