Looking for new ideas to celebrate birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or just have fun during quarantine times? Here are my chocolate fountain ideas for a spectacular and exciting way to celebrate and surprise your kids or anyone else in a HUGE and special way!
Best of all, it doesn’t cost a fortune! Here are my tips on where to get a chocolate fountain for around $25, how to set it up, what kind of chocolate to use, and which foods work best as dipping items.
Chocolate fountains can be loud.
The lower priced chocolate fountains like mine, can be loud. The pump is as loud as an older car running its motor (not a Tesla!).
So, it can be a little hard on your ears. But it didn’t bother my kids.
If the loud sound is an issue, search for a higher quality, higher priced fountain and check reviews about the noise.
Why a Chocolate Fondue Fountain?
Why the heck not? The visual appeal of seeing a flowing tower of velvety chocolate will stun any chocolate lover.
And it’s fun thing to do and makes you feel like a kid again. There’s something so satisfying about dipping a large, firm marshmallow into warm, dripping chocolate and then getting to taste it. And then getting to do it again and again.
We had a large chocolate fountain at our wedding and our guests flocked to it like kids in a candy store. It was the one thing that people fondly remembered about our wedding.
And now, chocolate fountains are available in smaller, more manageable sizes for home use.
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FAQ
What is the best way to melt chocolate for a chocolate fountain?
How do you make chocolate thinner for a chocolate fountain?
Can you use chocolate melting wafers in chocolate fountain?
What do you do with the chocolate in a chocolate fountain?
How do you melt chocolate for a chocolate fountain?
The preferred methods for melting chocolate for a chocolate fountain are either the double boiler method over the stovetop or in an Instant Pot. Here are instructions for both. Using a sharp knife, shave and cut the chocolate bars into small chunks (about ½”) then place into a large glass or metal bowl along with the coconut oil.
How do you make chocolate fondue in a fountain?
Preheat your fountain and let it run for up to 2 minutes to eliminate any air gaps in it. Pour the chocolate fondue into the fountain and set the right amount of heat, so the fondue doesn’t cool or overheat. Serve with your dipping and enjoy. Make sure the fountain is completely free of any moisture as the water may ruin the fondue.
How do you heat up chocolate for a fountain?
The easiest way to heat up chocolate for your fountain is to use a microwave. You will want to put all of your chocolate mixture into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it on high for no more than one minute. After one minute of heating, pull out the chocolate mixture and stir it before placing it back in the microwave for another 20 seconds.
How do you make chocolate fondue run unevenly?
Pour the chocolate fondue into the fountain and set the right amount of heat, so the fondue doesn’t cool or overheat. Serve with your dipping and enjoy. Make sure the fountain is completely free of any moisture as the water may ruin the fondue. You can experiment with different chocolate flavors. Many factors can make chocolate run unevenly.