Orange - Chocolate Fondue

1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
4 tablespoons Grand Marnier or any other orange liqueur

Pound cake or Angel cake pieces (or both)

Assorted fresh fruit pieces (tangerine, orange, banana, strawberries, kiwi fruit etc.) 

Assorted dried fruit pieces (apricot, figs etc.)

Preparation:

• In a heavy medium size saucepan bring whipping cream and orange peel to boil.
• Place chopped chocolate in fondue pot and pour hot cream mixture over chocolate. Stir over low heat until chocolate is melted, add 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.
• Remove fondue from heat and blend in  remaining 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier. Whisk until mixture is smooth.
• Place fondue over low heat and serve with pound or angel cake pieces, fresh and dried fruits.

Makes 4 servings.