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Not for the ordinary party this chocolate fondue fountain is sure to WOW your guests! |
For an Out of the Ordinary Event Display a Chocolate Fondue Fountain
The Chocolate Fondue Fountain will WOW Your Attendees
This article is not for you if you are planning an ordinary party. You can serve chocolate bars or chocolate covered strawberries for a fun night cuisine. But if you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime event like a wedding, a 50th anniversary party, college graduation, retirement or other very special party you are most likely looking for new ideas for food and desert that will make your party stand out, ones that your honorees and guests will remember.
Here is 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!
Rent or Buy Your Chocolate Fondue Fountain - The Choice is Yours
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.
In very simple terms the
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. The Type of Chocolate Used
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.
Melting the Confection and Pouring It into Your Chocolate Fondue Fountain
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”.
What's a 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 re-circulates into the lower basin.
Stuff to Dip in Chocolate
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 taste delicious when covered with chocolate.
Chocolate Fondue Fountain Sizes
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.
Do Not Use Chocolate Fondue Fountains Outside
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. Everyone will be talking for weeks about your chocolate event.
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