Chocolate sits in a dessert category of its own, which is highlighted by the fact that, per Statista, the average American consumes around 20 pounds of the stuff each year. There’s no shortage of ways to eat the cacao-based treat, whether you enjoy munching on bars, popping Lindt Lindor truffles, sipping on a warm cup of cocoa, or savoring a scoop of ice cream. But one of our favorite ways to enjoy chocolate is via fondue. Although it’s often limited to special occasions, there’s no reason why a bubbling pot of the sweet treat shouldn’t be on the menu more regularly. Dipping assorted foods into a chocolate bath instantly turns your dining experience into a chocoholic’s dream. Whether you’re eating the coated bites as chocolate dribbles down your chin or letting it chill and set for a portable treat, there’s no denying that chocolate-coated food is a step up. Fruits are often the go-to dippable items for fondue, but it’s no secret that sweet and salty flavors pair well together, awakening your palate with contrasting rich and savory tastes in each bite. If you’re looking to vary the sweet-on-sweet flavors, consider trying one of these savory dippers (click HERE) the next time you’re melting chocolate for fondue.