Peppermint Fondue

2 1/2 cups light cream (half-and-half)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
6 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Peppermint extract, to taste
1 or 2 drops red food coloring

Put cream and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until almost boiling.

Blend flour smoothly with 1 tablespoon water, add to cream and continue to heat, stirring all the time until thickened. Add extract, to taste, and food coloring, then pour into a fondue pot and serve hot with miniature chocolate cakes.