MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Strawberry Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate is notoriously known as the greatest aphrodisiac, and what better way to honor that tradition than to prepare this romantic dessert.

1 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons heavy cream
5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Pound cake, cut into small bite-size pieces
Strawberries

Sift the cocoa into mixing bowl and set aside. Place the water, sugar, and corn syrup into a pot and bring to boil. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes until sugar solution has reduced by about 30%. Pour the cocoa powder into the solution and blend until smooth. Return the chocolate mixture to the stove and continue cooking over medium heat. Add heavy cream, bring to boil and allow to simmer for five minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into fondue pot and keep warm.