Peppermint Fondue

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups light cream (Half-and-Half)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 6 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• Peppermint extract, to taste
• 1 or 2 drops red food coloring

Instructions

1. Put cream and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until almost boiling.
2. Blend flour smoothly with 1 tablespoon water, add to cream and continue to heat, stirring all the time until thickened.
3. Add extract, to taste, and food coloring, then pour into a fondue pot and serve hot with miniature chocolate cakes.