It just isnt Valentines Day without this special treat.

It was, in our teenage eyes, the height of sophistication without being too intimidating.

They served foods we recognizedbread, cheese,chocolatebut in a whole new (pricey) way.

Fondue chocolate poured into a small pot surrounded by cut fruit

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

As I got older and tried fondue, I totally understood the appeal.

If theres ever a time deserving of chocolate fondue, its Valentines Day.

It ticks all of the boxes: chocolatey, interactive, and fun to eat.

A child dunking their hand in a pot of fondue chocolate

My little neighbor going for an assisted dunk.Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph

It was a deliciously good time.

You dont even need a fondue pot!

Strawberry dipped in chocolate fondue

Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph