Chocolate-Caramel Ganache Dip with Fresh Fruit

Does the thought of fresh fruit dunked in creamy, fudgy dip laced with warm caramel make you smile? What if I said there are just 3 ingredients; would you be downright giddy? If you said YES, then we were separated at birth and you need this recipe right now.  

I couldn't possibly think of an easier, show-stopping dessert. Rich dark chocolate and cream, drizzled with warm caramel and served with a colorful array of fresh fruit and crunchy cookies. Like a fondue, but without the work.

And, talk about a last-minute party-saver. The chocolate and cream melt together quickly - either on the stove-top or in the microwave - which means you just need to assemble the fruit and cookies and serve. 

Leftover dip? Highly unlikely, BUT, cover leftovers with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one week. You can put spoonfuls of the stuff on ANYTHING all week long! Take note, the mixture firms up when chilled (making it much more fudgy and thick). In my house, we just take spoonfuls of the glorious stuff and eat it from the spoon. It's incredible. 

Chocolate-Caramel Ganache Dip with Fresh Fruit

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy cream
1-2 tablespoons caramel sauce (sold with the ice cream toppings)
For serving: Fresh fruit (such as bananas, strawberries, and starfruit) and cookies of choice

Combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. If you're using a saucepan, heat the cream and chips together over medium heat until the chips are melted the mixture is smooth, stirring frequently. If you're using the microwave, cook on HIGH until the cream is hot and the chips are soft, about 30 to 60 seconds, checking and stirring every 20 seconds. Stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl (or individual bowls). 
Warm the caramel sauce in a small bowl in the microwave (or small saucepan) for 20 seconds, until just warm. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the chocolate dip and serve with fresh fruit and cookies.
Makes 1 1/2 cups dip