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• What you need

• If you are using chocolate chips or chocolate that has been cut into small pieces, this step is not required.

Boil 5 - 10cm water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Choose a pot of small or medium size that you can place the mixing bowl on top. The perimeter of the pot should be wide enough for the mixing bowl to be placed on top, but not so wide that the bowl can fall through. Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil.

• If you don't have a pot that can support the mixing bowl, you can use a deep pan.

Place a heat-resistant mixing bowl over the saucepan to form a water bath. Check to make sure the bowl can keep the steam from rising in the pot. The bottom of the bowl is allowed to touch the water, but not deep. The water bath will help the chocolate melt more easily.

• If you already have a dedicated water bath, use that system to cook a chocolate hotpot.

Heat 500 ml of snowflake ice cream in a mixing bowl for 1-2 minutes. Gently stir the cream occasionally to make sure it heats evenly. Do not boil ice cream. Reduce the heat to medium-low if the cream starts to foam.

• If you're using a pan instead of a pot, be sure to use a pad to keep the bowl in place while stirring.
• Add 4 cinnamon sticks or 1/2 teaspoon (1.15g) of cinnamon powder to the cream while it's cooking to create a fresh flavor for the hot pot. Then let the cinnamon soak in the cream for another 15 minutes after removing it from the heat. If you are using a cinnamon stick, remove the cinnamon after the cream has been heated and before adding the chocolate.
• If you like, you can soak 1/2 teaspoon (1.15g) of cinnamon powder and Poblano dried chili in ice cream to create a hot pot of Mexican hot chocolate, or soak a favorite green tea in ice cream for a soft, earthy flavor. waving.

Add the chocolate to the hot cream while beating the mixture. Beat the mixture gently to avoid spilling. Keep stirring until all the chocolates are dissolved and the ice cream mixture has an even consistency.

• If you feel too thick, stir in 15 ml of snowflake ice cream to dilute the mixture. Continue adding cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Stir in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract for aroma. Turn off the heat after you have stirred the vanilla extract to avoid losing the fragrance.

• Add flavor to the hot pot by adding 15 ml of your favorite wine or liqueur. Wine will reduce the sweetness of the chocolate and make the vanilla flavor more appealing. Try a brandy, rum, amaretto or Bailey.
• Instead of using vanilla extract, experiment with other extracts and create the taste of hot pot suitable for the party. Contrast dark chocolate or sweet bitter chocolate by adding 5 ml of orange extract, or adding 5 ml of peppermint extract to a white chocolate hotpot for a refreshing taste.

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Part 2 of 2: How to use chocolate hot pot

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   Pour the mixture into the hot pot cooking cup and burn the cup to keep warm. Only keep low heat to avoid boiling hot pot. If necessary, stir the cup occasionally while eating to evenly mix the hot pot below.
   • If you don't have a hotpot cup, pour the mixture into a pot or ceramic bowl. Then, wrap a towel around the bowl to keep the hot pot warm. The hotpot can thicken more quickly with this method, so you should use it immediately after pouring.

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   Arrange fruits and cakes on a plate to make a dipping dish. Choose fruits or cakes that are easy to pierce with a fork or stick. Cut the dipping dish into 1.5 cm pieces if needed. Arrange the dipping dish into a large plate, or into a personal bowl to serve with the hot pot.
   • Cut fresh fruit or dried fruit into chocolate hotpot. Use banana, pineapple, strawberry, apple, pear, mango, berry or whatever fruit you like.
   • Choose a variety of pastries to use with chocolates such as soft cookies, graham crackers, marshmallow, brownie, coconut slices, or a sponge cake.
   • Add savory or neutral flavors to balance sweet foods. Rice cakes, waffles, salty biscuits, biscuits are always the right choice for chocolate hot pot.

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   Using hot pot right after heating is the best. Gather some friends and relatives to enjoy the chocolate hotpot right after processing. Offer more dips if needed, or look at the guests' suggestions to find out which dips to add.

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   Stir occasionally to mix the bottom to top. To keep the hotpot from thickening or freezing on the stove. Add 15 ml of snowflake ice-cream to thin the hotpot if needed.

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   Leftover hot pot can be put in sealed boxes to store in the freezer for about a week. When you want to eat, just reheat on the stove on low heat and stir constantly to avoid burning. Add snowflakes if needed to thin the mixture. advertisement

Advice

• Add cream to the hot pot to create the desired consistency. Start by adding about one tablespoon (15 milliliters) of snowflake ice cream and work your way up as needed.

Warning

• The hot pot cooking cup and the mixture inside is very hot, so be careful when eating. Always keep an eye on children when using hot pot cooking cups to avoid burns.

What you need

• Cooking pot
• Mix bowl
• Spoon and measuring cup
• Agitator
• Hot pot cooking cups, pots or porcelain bowls
• Food skewer, fork or tongs
• Fuel for hot pot or dry alcohol
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Plate