Riesen Chocolate Caramel Fondue

2 (7 ounce) packages individually wrapped Riesen
    chewy chocolate caramels
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup dark rum or Grand Marnier or
    other orange-flavored liqueur
Assorted dippers: pound cake cubes,
    strawberries, banana chunks, apple or
    pear slices, sliced star fruit (carambolas)
    and/or dried apricot halves

Unwrap chocolate caramels. In saucepan or fondue pot, heat caramels and cream over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stir in rum or liqueur. Keep warm in fondue pot over low heat. If mixture begins to thicken while standing, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional cream.

Makes about 6 servings.