Cheese Fondue In A Chocolate Fountain: A Tasty Treat?

Chocolate fountains are a fun and creative way to serve dessert at parties, but what about using it for cheese fondue? It turns out that you can! While chocolate is the most common fondue, you can use a chocolate fountain with anything that reaches a similar consistency to chocolate. This means that you can use your chocolate fountain to create a stunning savoury centrepiece for your next party.

Using a chocolate fountain for cheese fondue

Chocolate fondue is a fun and creative way to serve dessert, but you can also use a chocolate fountain to serve cheese fondue. Here are some tips and recipes to help you create a delicious and impressive cheese fondue display.

Choosing the Right Fountain

Not all chocolate fountains are created equal when it comes to cheese fondue. It's important to choose a fountain that can handle the heat demands of melted cheese. The Sephra Classic Home Chocolate Fountain is specifically designed to accommodate cheese fondue, ensuring a smooth and consistent flow.

Preparing the Cheese

The key to a successful cheese fondue in a chocolate fountain is achieving the right consistency. You can use a variety of cheeses, such as nacho cheese, processed cheese like Velveeta, or a combination of shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese. To prepare the cheese, heat it in a pot on the stove, adding water or milk to create a smooth and fluid texture. You may also add other ingredients like salsa, cream cheese, or chopped tomatoes with green chillies for extra flavour.

Dippers

The beauty of a cheese fondue fountain is that it caters to those who prefer savoury over sweet. Offer your guests a variety of dippers to enjoy with their cheese fondue. Vegetables like carrots, celery, and broccoli are excellent options. For a heartier snack, provide bread, crackers, pretzel rods, or apples. If you're feeling adventurous, try adding some taco meat, sour cream, chopped olives, refried beans, or salsa to create a nacho cheese experience.

Temperature Control

Unlike chocolate fondue, which is typically served warm, some cheese fondues are served at room temperature. Be sure to check the recipe and adjust the temperature of your fountain accordingly. If serving at room temperature, simply turn off the heat switch on the fountain.

Clean-up

Cleaning a chocolate fountain after using it for cheese fondue may seem daunting, but with prompt attention, it can be manageable. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for specific cleaning guidelines. In general, it's best to clean the fountain as soon as possible after use, disassembling the parts and rinsing them with warm water. For more stubborn residue, you may need to use mild soap and a soft-bristled brush.

Nacho cheese fountain

A nacho cheese fountain is a fun and tasty party idea, catering to those with a savoury tooth. It's a unique twist on the classic cheese and cracker combination and is sure to impress your guests.

Sephra's Classic Home Chocolate Fountain is the only chocolate fountain on the market that successfully flows cheese fondue. Other fountains cannot maintain the heat required for melted cheese, so you'll need to use a knife to spread your fondue. Sephra's home and commercial chocolate fountains keep the cheese warm and flowing smoothly.

How to make a Nacho Cheese Fountain

For the easiest nacho cheese fondue, buy a large can of Queso Nacho Cheese from a store like Costco or Amazon. Heat the cheese in a pot on the stove, adding stock or chicken broth to get the desired consistency. Transfer the cheese to your chocolate fountain and serve with tortilla chips.

To turn your Nacho Cheese Fountain into a main dish, surround it with taco meat, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, chopped olives, refried beans, chopped green onions, salsa, and extra chips. This self-serve option is perfect for parties, whether as a main dish or an appetizer.

Other Cheese Fountain Ideas

If you're looking for more variety, you can try making Bleu Cheese or Ranch Fondue, Velveeta Cheese Fondue, or Swiss & Cheddar Cheese Fondue. These recipes use a combination of different cheeses, spices, and sauces to create unique flavours that will impress your guests.

Bleu cheese or ranch fondue

While chocolate is the most common fondue, you can use a chocolate fountain for anything that reaches a similar consistency to chocolate. This includes cheese fondue.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Bleu Cheese Dressing (or Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing)
• 5-10oz Frank's Hot Sauce
• 3-8oz of cream cheese

Method:

• Melt all the ingredients together in a pot on the stove until you have a smooth consistency.
• Use a viscosity cup to check if the mixture is ready for the fountain. If the mixture runs through the cup in 8-10 seconds, it is ready. If it is too thick, add some chicken broth to get the right consistency.
• Dippers: Grab some wings and celery sticks to complete the Buffalo experience!
• Temperature: Do not turn on the heat switch on the fountain for this recipe. This fondue is best served at room temperature.

Nacho Cheese Fountain

• Buy a big can of Queso Nacho Cheese from a wholesaler or online retailer and add stock or chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.
• Dippers: Tortilla chips, taco meat, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, chopped olives, refried beans, chopped green onions, salsa, and more.

Velveeta Cheese Fondue

• 2lb (32 oz) Velveeta cheese
• 8oz cream cheese
• 10.5oz chopped tomatoes with green chillies

Method:

• Blend the tomatoes to form a smooth texture.
• Melt all the ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat, using chicken broth, water, or milk to thin the mixture to the correct consistency.
• Transfer to your preheated chocolate fountain and turn on the heat.

Swiss & Cheddar Cheese Fondue

• 3tbsp butter
• 2tbsp corn starch
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups finely shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tsp salt

Method:

• Melt the butter over low heat, then add the corn starch and stir until combined.
• Mix in the salt, then slowly add the milk, stirring continuously.
• Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute, continuing to stir.
• Turn the heat down and add the cheese. Stir just until the cheese is melted, then transfer to your chocolate fountain.
• If the mixture is too thick, add extra milk to reach the desired consistency.

Velveeta cheese fondue

Yes, you can make cheese fondue in a chocolate fountain, and Velveeta is a great option for this. Velveeta is a processed cheese, which is the type of cheese that works best in chocolate fountains.

Ingredients:

• 2 lb (32 oz) Velveeta cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 10.5 oz chopped tomatoes with green chillies

Instructions:

• First, blend the tomatoes to ensure they are smooth and don't clog the fountain.
• Next, melt all the ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat, adding either chicken broth, water, or milk to get the right consistency.
• Transfer the cheese to the preheated chocolate fountain and turn it on.

Velveeta cheese is a great option for a chocolate fountain because it melts smoothly and has a good consistency for fondue. You can also add other ingredients to your Velveeta fondue to change up the flavour. For example, you could add some salsa to make a queso dip, or add some mustard powder and garlic for extra flavour.

Swiss and cheddar cheese fondue

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp corn starch
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tsp salt

Optional Dippers:

• French bread
• Broccoli
• Green beans
• Potatoes
• Apples
• Ham
• Vegetables
• Crackers
• Pretzel rods
• Carrots
• Celery

Instructions:

• Melt the butter over low heat.
• Add the cornstarch and stir until well combined.
• Mix in the salt and slowly add the milk.
• Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue stirring and boil for one minute.
• Turn down the heat and add the cheese.
• Stir just until the cheese is melted and transfer to your chocolate fountain or fondue pot.
• If needed, add extra milk to reach the desired consistency.

Tips:

• If using a fondue pot, keep the heat fairly low to avoid scorching the cheese.
• For a stronger flavour, you can replace the Swiss cheese with Emmentaler or Gruyere, or add a little Monterey Jack for a Mexican twist.
• To prevent the fondue from becoming lumpy, add the cheese slowly and stir constantly.

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