Fruit kebabs with chocolate dipping sauce

By McBias

Children's party fare can be both yummy and relatively healthy. When served with a delicious chocolate sauce, these fruit kebabs are guaranteed to please the fussiest eaters. Kids will find them even more appealing if they're allowed to choose the fruits.

Ingredients

• Small pieces of pear, banana, strawberry and orange
• 300 ml pouring cream
• 1 tsp grated orange rind
• 1 tbs orange juice
• 250g block milk chocolate broken into squares

Preparation

Step 1

Thread small pieces of pear, banana, strawberry and orange on to mini bamboo skewers.

In a small saucepan, combine 300ml pouring cream, 1 tsp grated orange rind and 1 tbs orange juice. Bring just to the boil, then add a 250g block milk chocolate broken into squares. Remove pan from heat, stand for a few minutes until chocolate is melted, then stir until smooth. Pour the warm sauce into a bowl. Serve immediately.

Notes

You will need mini bamboo skewers. Tip: For an adult version, replace milk chocolate with dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa) and substitute an orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, for the juice.