1 pound dark or milk chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons bourbon or orange, coffee or hazelnut liqueur, optional
Fruit, marshmallows or pound cake, for serving
Special equipment: a 6-quart slow cooker
Heat a 6-quart slow cooker with insert on high until hot.
Combine the chocolate, cream, milk, vanilla and salt in the hot insert. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, then whisk the ingredients together and set on low. Add the bourbon or liqueur if using.
Serve with fruit, marshmallows or pound cake.