How Do I Melt Belgian Chocolate Chips for a Chocolate Fountain?
Chocolate fountains make a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. If you have one, you know that you need to first melt the chocolate before you put it into the fountain. Belgian chocolate chips make for an upscale, gourmet chocolate option. You can use these chips in the fountain as long as you follow these instructions. Since Belgian chocolate chips are from handmade chocolate, you will enjoy more flavor than you would by using other types of chocolate. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Heavy duty, microwavable zip top bag
- Microwave
- 1 pound of Belgian chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening
- Chocolate fountain
Instructions
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Place the Belgian chocolate chips and the vegetable shortening into the zip top bag. Seal the bag, ensuring that it is completely closed.
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Place the bag in the microwave, and heat on HIGH for one minute.
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Remove the bag from the microwave carefully. Knead the bag to mix the chocolate chips into the vegetable shortening.
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Place the bag back into the microwave for another minute on HIGH. Take the bag out and knead it again.
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Repeat Step 4 at least once, but you might need to microwave the chocolate for 2 or 3 more minutes to ensure that it is completely melted. Be sure to knead the bag after every minute to prevent the chocolate from scorching.
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Add the melted chocolate into your chocolate fountain according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a heavy duty, freezer zip top bag to melt the chocolate chips in. When you are finished, you will be able to throw away the bag.
