Chop the chocolate and set aside. (a serrated knife works well)

Put the cream and milk into a saucepan. Using the point of the knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod into the saucepan. Add the pod and heat slowly until simmering.

Remove from the heat and remove the vanilla pod. Add the chopped chocolate to the cream mixture and stir until completely melted. To keep warm: Place a small amount of water in a clean saucepan and place on low to simmer, place chocolate in a second clean bowl over the first pan with the water. This is called a bain-marie.

Prepare and slice or cut fruit of your choice. Cube cake.

Serve chocolate in a bowl with surrounding fruits. Or serve in individual bowls.