📖 Instructions

1. First, gather all your ingredients. This makes the whole process way less stressful, trust me!
2. Chop the chocolate into small, uniform pieces. This will help it melt evenly. No one wants clumpy fondue, right?
3. In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water!), combine the chopped chocolate and coconut milk.
4. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Be patient – this might take a few minutes. Don't rush it, or you'll burn the chocolate. Burnt chocolate is the WORST!
5. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the red curry paste, brown sugar, and salt. Start with the smaller amount of curry paste and taste, adding more until you reach your desired level of spiciness. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it away!
6. If using, stir in the shredded coconut for added texture and flavor. I personally love the little chewy bits of coconut, but if you're not a fan, you can totally skip this step.
7. Pour the fondue into a fondue pot and keep it warm over a low heat. This will prevent the chocolate from solidifying. If you don't have a fondue pot, you can use a small slow cooker on the 'warm' setting.
8. Arrange your dipping items around the fondue pot. Get creative! Strawberries, pineapple, marshmallows, pretzels… the possibilities are endless. Presentation is key, after all!
9. Let your guests dip away and enjoy the deliciousness! Make sure everyone has a fondue fork, and remind them not to double-dip (unless you're *really* close, hehe).
10. If the fondue starts to thicken too much, stir in a tablespoon or two of warm coconut milk or cream to thin it out. Keep the heat on low to maintain a smooth, dippable consistency.
11. Clean up: Once everyone's had their fill (or you're ready to crash), turn off the fondue pot and let it cool slightly before attempting to clean it. Soaking the pot in hot, soapy water will make the chocolate easier to remove. Nobody enjoys scrubbing burnt chocolate!