fondue!

[anordinarylove]

the significant other and i are celebrating our anniversary this weekend and we decided for a nice romantic dessert we would try fondue. however, neither one of us has a fondue pot. does anybody have ideas for alternatives? my crock pot is way to big to use for just the two of us. do you think sticking a small glass bowl in the crock pot would work

Comments

[wendywoowho]

Heck, you could even make it in the microwave!

[mjudd]

I'd try the double boiler approach rather than putting a glass bowl directly in the crock pot.

[queencallipygos]

I can't put my finger on why, but something tells me that putting a glass bowl in the crock pot would make the bowl shatter from the heat.

[brooklynmili]

if the bowl is pyrex (i.e. heatproof), you can use it to make a double boiler in the crockpot: put water in, put in on high, let it it get hot, and then put the bowl (warmed with warm tap water and dried) over the top of the crockpot and let the steam from the water heat it. however--i would make the fondue on the stove and then transfer it into the crockpot to keep warm. it would just be too tricky cooking over that thing.

[snobahr]

You can use a heavy sauce pan. If you can, melt your chocolate (or cheese) in a double-boiler, and when it's ready, transfer the whole schmear to where you and your snuggly-one want to enjoy gooey-goodness (don't forget to put a trivet down, first!). The hot water in the lower pot will keep the goo warm for a while.

[yavaniel]

I have microwaved mine and kept it hot it a crock pot and I have melted it all in a crock pot when I have the time. I put a folded dish towel in the bottom of the crock pot or a coil of crumpled aluminum foil. Something so the glass/pyrex/ceramic bowl is not in direct contact with the crock pot (yes, something about the direct contact and uneven heat distribution, something could break). Then fil the crock pot to within a couple inches of the top of the fondue bowl, so if the water starts to bubble, it won't spit over into the fondue. I do it this way especially for chocolate as it melts slow with no burning and it's ready no matter when you are. Your choice to take it out or leave it in at eating time, depends on how much room you have at the dinner table. Also it's a good idea to use a bowl with a bit of lip or ridge on the top so you have something to hold it by if you are going to take it out of the water. Good Luck!