You can make smooth, flowing chocolate fountains without the use of oil. In this article we will take a look at some of the chocolate fountain recipes without oil. Read on…
Chocolate is a delightful indulgence for everyone and no one can resist the charm it emanates. Simply a great addition to any dessert. Chocolate fountains are gaining a wide acclaim and can be seen everywhere, where there is a crowd. It’s simply fascinating to watch oodles and oodles of chocolate springing forth from a fountain, into which we can dip fruits, crackers and even cheese.
There a number of chocolate fountain ideas, made using different varieties of chocolates. Oil is normally added to the chocolate fountain to make it more smooth and less thick, so that it flows freely. But there are a few chocolate fountain recipes with no oil, that are equally appealing and are of the desired consistency. So come let us learn to make chocolate fountains without the use of oil.
Mocha Chocolate Fountain
Required Ingredients
- Sweet baking chocolate, 2 cups
- Semisweet chocolate, 1 cup
- Instant coffee powder, 2 teaspoons
- Light cream, ½ cup
- Powdered sugar, ½ cup
- Coffee liquor, 2 tablespoons
Instructions for Preparation
Take a heavy bottomed saucepan and melt the chocolates over low heat. Once the chocolates melt, add the instant coffee powder, cream and sugar, stirring it to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the coffee liquor. Transfer the chocolates to the fountain, while keeping it warm.
Bittersweet Chocolate Fountain
Required Ingredients
- Bittersweet chocolate bars, 5 to 6
- Heavy whipping cream, 1 cup
- Almond liqueur, 3 tablespoons
- Finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts (optional), ¼ cup
Instructions for Preparation
Chop the bittersweet chocolate bars into chunks and keep them aside. Heat the saucepan and melt half cup of cream over medium heat. After the cream begins to simmer, remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate bars. Let the chocolate melt in the heat of the cream and with the help of a blender, mix them so that they combine. Now add the liquor and finely chopped nuts (for a nutty texture) to the chocolate mixture. If you feel that the chocolate has thickened add the remaining cream for a smoother feel. Your mouth-watering, luxurious chocolate fountain is ready.
Chocolate Fountain with Chocolate Chips
Required Ingredients
- Semisweet chocolate chips, 2½ cups
- Sweet baking chocolate, chopped, 1 cup
- Milk, 1 cup
- Butter, softened, ¼ cup
- Sweetened condensed milk, 1 can
- Vanilla extract, 1½ teaspoons
Instructions for Preparation
For making this chocolate fountain recipe with chocolate chips, take a medium-sized saucepan and soften the butter. Melt the chocolate chips in the pan along with the baking chocolate over low heat. Keep stirring the chocolate so that it does not stick to the pan. Pour the milk and condensed milk to the pan and whisk the mixture to blend it. Stir in the vanilla extract and continue stirring till the mixture becomes creamy.
Milk Chocolate Fountain
Required Ingredients
- Milk chocolate baking bar, broken, 2 cups
- Extra bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped, 1 cup
- Heavy cream or whole milk, 1¼ cup
- Unsalted butter, 4 to 5 tablespoons
- Chocolate liquor, 2 tablespoons
- Pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Instructions for Preparation
Combine the milk and bittersweet chocolate bars in a saucepan and melt them on medium heat. Add the butter, milk and vanilla extract to the chocolate and allow it to simmer for about a couple of minutes. Once the chocolate mixture begins to simmer, remove the pan from the heat, mix the chocolate liquor and condensed milk to it and blend it. Pour this mixture into the fountain machine and make sure the fountain stays warm and does not overheat.
Try these chocolate fountain recipes without oil and serve them at a party. If you have any more recipes, feel free to share them with us. Hope, you are now familiar with how to make chocolate fountains without using oil. So, go ahead and have fun dipping in the chocolate fountain.