• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 pound bittersweet chocolate , chopped
• 3/4 cup puffed rice cereal
• Chopped toasted almonds or chopped chocolate-covered toffee (optional)
• Strawberries and grapes and sliced bananas for dipping

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring milk and sugar to a simmer. Remove pan from heat, and add chocolate; let stand 2 minutes. Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

Stir in rice cereal and toasted almonds, if desired. Pour into a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with fruit and fondue skewers for dipping.