alayna's chocolate fondue

32 oz. milk chocolate, grated
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 Tablespoon instant coffee powder or freshly brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/3 cup hot water
cubed fruit (strawberries, etc.) and sponge cake bits to dip

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate with the heavy cream.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients.
3. Continue to heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth. 
4. Transfer into fondue pot and serve with fresh fruit pieces, sponge cake, etc.

*Alayna often halves the recipe. Kjirsten thinks that's plain silliness.
~Submitted by Alayna B  ● serves: 8-10 ● prep time: 20 min ● total time: 20 min, or less if fruit is already cut