The Chocolate Fondue Fountain Is A Great Party Item

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

The chocolate fondue fountain is a great party item that has been used by caterers and event planners for years. Many people rent this decadent item for their special occasions. Now the chocolate fondue fountain can be purchased through the Internet and in retail stores. This item is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.

Rival CFF5 Chocolate Fondue Fountain

Are you planning a once-in-a-lifetime event? Perhaps it is a wedding, 50th anniversary party, college graduation, retirement or some other very special event? For events like these, you’re probably looking for ideas that will make your party stand out, ones that your honorees and guests will remember.

Here’s one terrific idea that you may never have thought of, until now. A chocolate fondue fountain, which literally flows with chocolate, makes a spectacular decoration of edible contents!

You can rent or purchase a chocolate fondue fountain. Given that this device is rather pricey, for a one-event use, it’s probably a good idea to rent.

A chocolate fondue fountain is shaped somewhat like a tall vase, and is actually a simple appliance. Usually, there are just two controls required to operate the machine, one to start the heater in the lower portion of the unit and another which controls the flow basin at the top.

Although you may use what’s known as “compound” chocolate, the higher quality “couverture” or coating chocolate is recommended. Couverture chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter, producing a wonderfully velvety texture with a taste that’s simply divine.

Your chocolate fondue fountain dealer can steer you to a good source if he does not sell this chocolate himself.

On the day of your party, you’ll need to melt the chocolate before pouring it in to the unit. The best way to do this is using a double boiler on the stove top, which does a better job of tempering the chocolate than, say, using a microwave.

Heat the chocolate slowly and stir frequently until the chocolate is smooth with a satiny sheen. When it’s ready, turn on the fountain’s heater and pour the chocolate into the chocolate fondue fountain.

Next, turn on the flow unit, known as the “yager”. The yager is similar to a corkscrew, pulling the chocolate into the upper basin, filling it and producing the fountain. The chocolate flows out of the upper basin and recirculates into the lower basin.

Your chocolate fondue may be served with trays surrounding the fountain filled with anything that is good dipped in chocolate. Some ideas are naturals, such as Italian biscotti cookies, strawberries, mandarin orange slices or bananas. (Banana slices may be brushed with lemon juice to avoid discoloration.)

Let you imagination be your guide in choosing accompaniments. After all, there are so many foods that are good with chocolate.

Chocolate fondue fountains come in various sizes, depending on the number of guests you’ll be serving. Smaller ones serve anywhere from 100 to 200 people,while larger units serve as many as 800 people.

One last word: these fountains should only be used indoors. Outdoor use means insects and can affect the flow of chocolate by cool breezes causing deviations in temperature.

You can see that the chocolate fondue fountain, surrounded by tasty dippers and bowls of flowers can truly be the centerpiece of your party. The occasion for your celebration most certainly will be memorable.

You can purchase the item for use in your own home for any occasion that you want to make extra special. The chocolate fondue fountain found in most retail stores as well as online is smaller than its professional grade counterpart. However, the presentation is basically the same.

This special item is sure to be the center of attention during your next get-together with friend and family. The arrangement is lovely and you have endless options when it comes to choosing foods for dipping. The chocolate fondue fountain is a must for anyone who hosts parties.

The Chocolate Fondue Fountain Is A Great Party Item
The Chocolate Fondue Fountain Is A Must For Parties

Sephra CF18L-SST Classic Chocolate-Fondue 3-Tiered Fountain, Stainless Steel