I had ZERO experience with chocolate fountains when I hosted our recent baby shower. I have a fountain that I have only used to make cheese fondue (spicy cheddar jack cheese IS awesome) but I wanted to serve my favorite treat in a special way! Sephra sent us an elegant chocolate fountain which was the perfect size for our gathering. They also sent THE most delicious chocolate (for melting) that I've ever had. It was silky smooth chocolate, and it didn't taste waxy like a few other chocolate melts that I have used when making candy or cake pops. It was rich and melted smoothly. I melted it in the bag and then poured it into the fountain, which my eight year old assembled. It was so easy! T'he fountain was made very well and it was stable. I didn't worry about anyone tipping it over.
The motor was surprisingly quiet and I had no problem getting it started. When I poured my chocolate in, I turned the unit off and on once or twice to "prime" it and this made the chocolate cascade more evenly. I didn't have to add oil to my chocolate either because it was ready to use! I had marshmallows, chips, pretzels, strawberries, pineapple, and bananas close by for dipping. I had plenty of bamboo skewers too! Next time I use my fountain I will try cubes of pound cake, kiwi, cherries, and assorted cookies! I love all the options you can offer your guests! We had plenty of sweet and salty treats! Of course, I would have been happy just using a straw! The fountain was beautiful to look at and it didn't splatter. The chocolate had a wonderful sheen and I think every guest went for the fountain first! It really attracted us all and it was fun to use! It also made the room smell like chocolate, which was a great bonus!!!The unit was pretty and it would have looked great a a casual picnic or an elegant reception. You can use the fountain to serve chocolate, cheese, fruit purees, caramels, ranch, BBQ sauce, and various other sauces. I wonder if a mulled wine at Christmas is a possibility? I may have to try it and let you know. It would keep it warm and it would be nice to look at! The tower (with the tiers) is clear, so you could serve more transparent sauces without worrying about the color peeking through!
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Disclosure: I was sent a chocolate fountain and chocolate for our special shower. No monetary compensation received.
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