Chocolate Fondue 150g chocolate

brush or paint a little melted chocolate around the top edge of the filled heart and sit the other heart on top sealing them together. Allow the chocolate to harden and set the two heart shapes together before moving and serving.Wrap the heart in cellophane, tie with ribbon and give as a gift, if desired.

1 tablespoon cream

1 tablespoon soft butter

1.Insert the melting pot into the heating base of the Chocolate Factory and preheat using Setting 2 for 10 minutes.

2.Add the chocolate, cream and butter, stir frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is well combined.Turn the selector control to Setting 1 for keep warm.

Serving Suggestions for Fondue: Dip individual small pieces of fruit, either whole or speared on skewers

Fruit such as strawberries, banana, apple or pear, dates, apricots can be used whole. Slice bananas, apples, pears or, pineapples into bite-size pieces.The fruit must always be ripe, clean and dry (otherwise this will dilute the fondue) with skins and seeds removed if required.

Chocolate Mousse 150g chocolate

3 x 60g eggs

500 ml cream, whipped

1.Insert the melting pot into the heating base of the Chocolate Factory and preheat using Setting 2 for 10 minutes.

2.Add the chocolate, stir frequently until chocolate is melted. Turn the selector control to Setting 1 for keep warm.

3.Beat the eggs in a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water until mixture is warm and aerated. Allow to cool, then whip again.

4.Slowly fold the melted chocolate into the whipped eggs then gradually fold in the whipped cream until mixture is smooth. Spoon into chilled glasses. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator until set.

Chocolate Truffles 200g chocolate

80g butter, softened

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon thickened cream

50g cocoa powder and/or finely chopped nuts

1.Insert the melting pot into the heating base of the Chocolate Factory and preheat using Setting 2 for 10 minutes.

2.Add the chocolate, stir frequently until chocolate is melted.

3.In a mixing bowl, combine butter, egg yolks, cream and melted chocolate, mix well.

4.Allow mixture to cool in the refrigerator.When firm, form balls and roll teaspoonsful of mixture into ball

shapes. Coat chocolate balls by rolling in cocoa powder and/or chopped nuts.

Serve chilled on a platter.

Chocolate Sauce 150g chocolate 100ml cream

1.Insert the melting pot into the heating base of the Chocolate Factory and preheat using Setting 2 for 10 minutes.

2.Add the chocolate and cream, stir frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and well combined. Serve immediately.

Serving suggestions for chocolate sauce:

Pour chocolate sauce over warmed chocolate brownies.

Pour chocolate sauce over ice cream, Pour chocolate sauce over fresh or canned fruit, serve with ice cream or cream.

Pour chocolate sauce over poached fruit.

Hot Drinking Chocolate 150g chocolate

100ml milk

1.Insert the melting pot into the heating base of the Chocolate Factory and preheat using Setting 2 for 10 minutes.

2.Add the chocolate and milk, stir frequently until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and well combined. Serve immediately in a warmed mug

Serve topped with a marshmallow or accompanied with a chocolate or biscuit of your choice.

Optional: For extra flavour, you may like to lightly sprinkle cocoa powder, dried mixed spice, cinnamon or chilli powder onto your drink just before serving.