Fruit kebabs with chocolate dipping sauce

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.

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

1. Step 1

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

2. Step 2

   In a small saucepan, combine pouring cream, orange rind and orange juice. Bring just to the boil, then add 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.

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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.