Users questions 

How much chocolate and oil do I use for a chocolate fountain?

Joe Ford

How much chocolate and oil do I use for a chocolate fountain?

In most cases, oil will be necessary to ensure a smooth, even flow of chocolate through your fondue fountain. A good estimate is ½ cup of vegetable oil per 5 pounds of chocolate. Add the oil directly to the chocolate chips or callets in the microwave safe ziplock bag or bowl prior to warming.

How do you use a chocolate fountain?

How to Use a Chocolate Fountain

  1. Wipe down the fountain before assembling.
  2. Place the base in desired location.
  3. Insert the auger into the base.
  4. Insert the tower over the auger.
  5. Place the top of the tower on.
  6. Pour the chocolate in the base and start heating.
  7. ENJOY!

How long does it take for chocolate to melt in a chocolate fountain?

30 – 45 minutes

Can you use normal chocolate in a chocolate fountain?

Yes, you can use any chocolate in a chocolate fountain, but it has to be formulated to have a lower viscosity, or in simpler terms make it runnier. If you add melted chocolate to a fountain without thinning it out, it will clog your machine.

Do you melt chocolate before putting chocolate fountain?

Getting Your Chocolate Fountain Chocolate Ready Now it’s time to get the chocolate ready, It needs to be melted before you place it in the warmed fountain bowl. The quickest and simplest way to do this is in the microwave but you can also melt your chocolate on the hob.

What do u put in a chocolate fountain?

Chocolate Fountain Dipping Foods

  1. Marshmallows.
  2. Novelty Marshmallows.
  3. Fresh Strawberries.
  4. Fresh Pineapple.
  5. Fudge.
  6. Bananas.
  7. Seedless grapes.
  8. Doughnuts/profiteroles (depending upon availability)

What fruits taste good with chocolate?

Dark chocolate is the most bitter of the bunch, which means it matches well to fruit that is extra sweet. Great examples are banana, mango, figs, pears, and, of course, strawberries.

Are chocolate fountains sanitary?

They are fine (I have worked in the food serving industry many years and have been in contact with chocolate fountains often). Kids stick their fingers all over the place anyway. I would not worry about that, unless one has issues with their immune system.

Can you put cheese in a chocolate fountain?

Swiss & Cheddar Cheese Fondue Continue to stir and boil one minute. Turn the heat down and add the cheese. Mix just until the cheese is melted and transfer to fountain. If you have extra, just add it when your basin starts getting low.

Can you run water through a chocolate fountain?

The seal around the motor shaft requires moisture. Therefore, the fountain should not be run dry. To test the fountain, water can be used. However, water is too thin to be carried up the auger.

What do you dip in a cheese fountain?

Nacho Cheese Fountain: Things to dip: Cocktail Wieners,Tortilla Chips, Corn Chips, Meatballs, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Taquitos, Mini Corndogs, Cubed Smoked Ham, Sliced Sausage, Steak Cubes, Potato Wedges, Potato Skins, Potato Chips, Bread Sticks, Asst.

What is the cleanest burning alcohol?

Ethanol

Can you use a tea light for fondue?

You can also prepare your chocolate fondue on the stove in a pot/double boiler and then transfer it to the fondue dish with the tea light to keep it warm. Make sure to stir frequently .

How do you light fondue fuel?

Here’s the basic method for lighting a burner using liquid alcohol. Fill the burner base with 2 to 3 ounces of fuel. Use 2 ounces for 1 hour of burning time, and up to 3 ounces for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Place the burner cover on top of the base, and set the burner firmly on the fondue stand.

Can I use white spirit in a fondue burner?

Yep, you will gas yourselves with white spirit as it burns with a really thick oily smoke. What about tea lights? You know those wee candles in tin pots? You only need enough heat to keep stuff warm for an hour or so with a fondue, don`t you?

How do you use an electric fondue set?

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Set FONDUE POT on a flat, dry, heatresistant surface. Set TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE to OFF and plug probe into TEMPERATURE PROBE RECEPTACLE on FONDUE POT. Be sure the cord is installed in the socket. Plug cord into 120 Volt AC outlet.