Chocolate Fountains at Breakfast: 4 Tasty Brunch Ideas

Who said chocolate fountains should only be enjoyed after lunch or dinner?  What about brunch? Chocolate fountains are the perfect twist on a traditional brunch because chocolate complements many brunch dishes. You can even serve Mimosas since chocolate and champagne (not to mention chocolate and oranges) are delicious companions.

Planning a Chocolate-Inspired Brunch

A brunch event doesn't usually take place early in the morning, but rather functions as a mid to late morning meal that most often replaces lunch. Planning a brunch is an opportunity to indulge in delicious breakfast foods, as well as the perfect time to introduce a chocolate fountain to the menu to liven up the event. Not only will many brunch staples taste delicious dipped in decadent chocolate for chocolate fountains, but it will make a brunch buffet seem more elegant and delicious.

Serving a Simple Yet Delicious Chocolaty Brunch

French toast, mini muffins, mini Belgian waffles and a fresh fruit salad are all traditional brunch fare, but they also taste even better dipped in chocolate for chocolate fountains! You could set up a trio of mini muffin baskets with one type of muffin in each basket, such as banana-nut, cranberry-orange and blueberry. Then, a hot platter piled high with miniature Belgian waffles and French toast slices will taste even better once warm chocolate is drizzled over them from the chocolate fountain. Balance is the key, so displaying a fruit platter with melon balls, banana slices and strawberry slices will save guests from a carb-overload.

Interestingly, using a chocolate fountain is also economical because you can offer a selection of four foods, all perfect for a brunch.  Simply supplement the pared down menu with a large dish of scrambled eggs to add some protein to the selection.  If you need to cut costs, you can avoid serving expensive brunch meat like bacon and sausage and stick to the basics - but with a chocolate twist.

If you plan to offer an egg dish to further balance the brunch, it's best to begin with the eggs, since it will be the only dish most likely to remain chocolate-free (although one never knows when a chocolate fountain is calling!).

Traditional brunch beverages such as coffee, tea and fruit juices will all complement the chocolate-dipped treats. Alcoholic beverages like mimosas will also be a hit, as would other fruit cocktails, such as a cranberry spritzer, for instance.  Isn't it time to introduce chocolate fountains to brunch?