Part 1: Setting up your Commercial Chocolate Fountain
Part 2: Preparing chocolate fondue with microwave
Part 3: Loading Chocolate Fountain with pre-melted chocolate
Part 4: Storing The Commercial Chocolate Fountain |
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 Begin preparing your chocolate fountain fondue with a good quality chocolate.The benchmark for quality chocolate is cocoa butter content. The higher the cocoa butter content, the smoother the melted chocolate fondue and the less likely it will need additional oil for a smooth chocolate fountain flow.
Start with a microwave safe zip lock bag. Fill with 2-5 lbs. of chocolate chips or callets. |
 In most cases, oil will be necessary to ensure a smooth, even flow of chocolate through your fondue fountain. A good estimate is 1/2 cup of vegetable oil per 5 lbs of chocolate. Just add the oil directly to the chocolate chips or callets in the microwave safe zip-lock bag prior to warming. |
 After adding the oil to the chocolate chips or callets, zip the bag closed (taking care to be sure the bag is thoroughly closed). If you are unsure about the quality of the zip-lock bag, play it safe and double bag. |
 Place the closed bag filled with chocolate chips and vegetable oil into the microwave and set on "High" for approx 3 minutes (time will vary according to microwave strength). check the bag about halfway through, kneading the partially melted chocolate. |
 When finished, remove the bag from microwave and carefully knead the bag, mixing and feeling for unmelted chocolate. If necessary, heat for a few more seconds until chocolate is smooth and free from chunks. |
| Next - Part 3: Loading Chocolate Fountain with pre-melted chocolate |
