Editorial Review

The fun of fondue gets a sleek and convenient makeover with this Cuisinart electric fondue maker. Designed for use with oil, broth, chocolate, or cheese, the set combines powerful electric heat with easy temperature control and handsome but tidy construction. The 3-quart stainless-steel bowl is lined with nonstick coating for keeping heated foods from sticking, and the stand, bowl, ring, and temperature probe all assemble and disassemble easily. A combination of finishes--brushed on the bowl and ring, mirror on the stand and handles—gives the unit a contemporary flair. Heat up is efficient here--getting oil to 375 degrees F takes between 10 and 15 minutes. Best of all, you can change the temperature setting with a simple turn of the dial to adjust for different ingredients or the passage of time. For clean up, run the entire set (temperature probe and cord removed, of course) through the dishwasher. A set of eight color-coded fondue forks is also included. Fully assembled, the fondue maker stands 6-1/4 inches high; the bowl is 8-1/4 inches in diameter at the opening. Read more

Features

• Electric fondue set suitable for chocolate, cheese, broth or oil
• Includes base, bowl, temperature probe, 8 fondue forks, and fork rack
• Elegant, brushed stainless-steel 3-quart bowl with nonstick interior
• Removable temperature control is adjustable for wide range of recipes
• Unit is safe for immersion and dishwasher; stands 6-1/4 inches high, bowl is 8-1/4 inches in diameter

Reviews (15)

One Awesomd Fondue Pot
This is all you could ever want in a Fondue pot.So much so, I bought two of them!It heats up quickly, cools down quickly and absolutely nothing sticks.As another reviewer stated, "Goodbye Sterno!"Works equally well with cheese, meats and seafood.

Some great design with some serious drawbacks
Being a fondue lover, when I first saw this new Cuisinart electric fondue maker, I had an "Aha!" moment, and purchased the pot looking forward to a future of only using those smelly little sterno cans for nicely subdued pink outdoor lighting, (yes...I am kidding), instead of heating my food. At first blush, this Item has some great features. Large pot, detachable cord, easy clean nonstick interior, full immersability and variable heating temperatures. Now for the bad news. The pot does not detach from the ever so immense and functional stand, making it a very large pot indeed. difficult to store, almost impossible to refrigerate in newer center split refrigerators that have smaller shelf space....like mine. Tres cumbersome. The cord is extremely short, almost always calling for an additional extension cord. Fabulous if you like that industrial look while dining or entertaining, unfortunate if you don't. The worst flaw?The tendency to heat unevenly dang it! Because the heat is concentrated around the widely spaced heating elements on the bottom of the pot, we have noticed that this is creating marks in the non stick surface and overcooked areas and even burns the cheese at the bottom of the pot. Quelle horreur!Now we see clearly why this pot is non-stick. It has to be if there is even a remote chance of getting the burnt bits off without using dynamite. We tried far lower temperature settings,or even varying the temperature, thinking this would remedy the problem, but then instead of the one true hot, gooey, melty fondue, we ended up with semi-chilled, semi melted cheese lumps. Not as appetizing as you might think. No doubt, a better product for oil than cheese or chocolate. Also, No lid sigh...Well, I guess you can't have everything, but this Cuisinart fondue pot is sleek and pretty and burnt bits or not, at least I'm only using the left over sterno for "candle-lit" baths until it runs out (...yes...I am kidding again). However, I am still looking for a better fondue pot.

So far, so very good...
Just purchased the Cuisinart electric fondue pot and so far, I've been really pleased with it.Have done both oil and cheese fondue with it and both turned out quite nicely.Heat control settings dial in accurately, the non-stick surface on the inside of the pot makes clean-up a breeze, and the magnetic cord disconnect makes transferring the pot from countertop to dinner table (or even the living room floor if you really want to go 70's!) safe and easy.The stainless finish on the pot and chrome legs make it a smart-looking package, too.:-)
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Editorial Review

Melt butter, warm chocolate, or reheat single servings withthis convenient little butter warmer from Farberware. Durable, easy toclean, and corrosion-resistant, Farberware's Classic pieces are craftedfrom professional quality 18/10 stainless steel with a layered Full Capbase. The three-ply construction—-a highly conductive aluminum coresandwiched in stainless steel—-creates even heat distribution acrossthe bottom and protects glass stovetops. Read more

Features

• Professional quality 18/10 stainless steel for beauty and durability
• .625-quart capacity
• Traditional bell-shaped design with pour spout
• Heat-resistant phenolic handle with hanging loop
• 9-1/2 by 4-1/4 by 4-3/4 inches; weighs .7 pounds

Reviews (5)

Most used pan in my kitchen!
Perfect! This is of course good to warm butter or make a little bitty sauce - but who does that every day? We use it to heat the cream for our coffee, reheat the cold tea or soup, and make real hot chocolate last thing at night. Good balance on the stove and cleans up easy. Cute too!

More than one
I have two of these Warmers and use them for much more than butter - especially around the holidays.They are heavy duty, which you don't see by the pciture, and are also great for melting chocolate, cheese, scalding milk, and much more.If you need a smaller pan for cooking project, I stongly recommend this one!!

Wonderful little pan!
I use this pan for making hollandaise sauce, and other sauces that make about a cup.It works for warming butter or making a basting sauce for somthing on the grill.Barbeque sauce warms up nicely for barbeque ribs.I know I will find other uses for it, too, but I bought it especially for packaged sauces that make about a cup.The base is nice and solid, it won't blow over beside the barbeque grill! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Diehard s’mores fans will take year-round pleasure in this indoor/outdoor Casa Moda s’mores maker. Though it doesn’t have quite the cachet of a bonfire, the tidy little unit does have everything necessary to cooking and compiling s’mores ingredients. The centerpiece of the appliance is the 5-1/4-by-5-1/2-inch marshmallow-roasting grill, which runs on a 2-6-ounce can of chafing fuel, such as Sterno (chafing fuel not included). The grill includes a burner for the fuel, as well as a handle and a snuffer to extinguish the flame. A lazy susan base holds the grill as well as the thick white ceramic containers for the graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows. Casa Moda also includes four roasting forks and a clear set of instructions. A fun item to pull out for late-night snacking or movie marathons, the unit is highly functional if not terrifically stylish. It also beats a bonfire in your living room. All pieces should be washed by hand. Read more

Features

• Indoor/outdoor cooking kit designed specifically for making s'mores
• Includes toasting grill, stainless-steel lazy susan, and ceramic ingredient holders
• Washing by hand recommended to preserve all parts
• Powered by chafing dish (not included)

Reviews (48)

Requires Patience
Works as advertised, after some experience with the product.The key to using this properly is finding the correct "toasting height" above your heat.Like a real fire, too close and your mallow will be burning.Too far away and you will be there forever.As another reviewer noted, the toasting area is small, so you will get at most 2 people toasting at the same time.Still, this is a fun product for indoor smores creation.

Pretty good
Although i did not buy this exact product, i bought one very similar, the one i got just came with a fondue insert. But on to the review.
No stars
What a disappoinment!I bought this for my sister last Christmas, we tried it one night and never ever could get a marshmallow just right; it either wouldn't brown or caught on fire in an instant.I never returned it and could never find any satisfactory address to write to the company and voice my displeasure.I am getting ready to give it to charity and hope someone can figure it out. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Specialty Cookware    2. (Cook Ware)    3. Kitchen    4. Cookware   

Features

• Premium non-stick cooking surface
• Cool-touch handles
• SureRelease power cord
• 3-qt. capacity
• Includes 9 fondue forks and fork holder ring

Reviews (15)

It Travels too
We took the fondue set and 4 pre-made cheese mixes for a weekend with friends.It the easiest, fastest meal to assemble and be ready!Great for after skating and skiing.

Fantastic Fondue Pot
We love to use this pot. We've made cheese, meat, broth,chocolate fondues in this pot without any problems several times. It heats up quickly, cleans up easily. A good feature is that the electrical connection (magnetically connected) will snap off very easily if it is bumped into and the pot doesn't move at all.

Was waiting for the Cuisinart to go on sale.
However, the local Target store has this one at a $29.99 everyday price, so you don't have to worry about a shipping charge (Sales tax is considerably less.).The whole reason for the short cord and easy plug release is consumer protection.Perhaps Rival should have this 'boisterous child safe' version and create an adult version for the rest of us.
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Subjects:  1. Cookware    2. (Cook Ware)    3. Fondue    4. Kitchen    5. Small Appliances   

Features

• Old-fashioned chocolate fondue fountain with 12- to 32-ounce capacity
• Chocolate gently cascades over each tier of the stainless-steel tower
• Auger-style fountain; separate controls for heat and motor
• Easy disassembly and dishwasher-safe tower for quick cleanup
• Measures 8 by 8 by 15-3/4 inches

Reviews (17)

Little noisy but works great.Big hit!
We had a lot of fun with this fountain at a couple of parties.It's a little noisy, but you won't notice it if it is a larger party.Everyone loved it and asked where I got it.I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond for about $40 using one of their 20% off coupons that come in the mail almost every week.
THE BEST
I LIKE THE FOUNTAIN ALOT BECAUSE IT MAKES A VERY NICE EXPERIENCE WITH ALL MY FAMILY

JUNK JUNK JUNK !!!
I didn't expect great things from this machine, considering the price.But I did expect at least the very minimum. I bought 2 because I knew I was hostessing 3 baby showers this year & thought it would be really nice to have 1 machine flowing milk chocolate & a 2nd flowing white, with a nice tiered arrangment filled with fresh strawberrys & assorted fruit. Maybe a tier of nice cookies...WOW I was so dissapointed the 1st time I used them, what a nightmare! They don't flow smoothly at all,one of them malfunctions badly & the 2nd is not much better! I even tried them at the 2nd baby shower thinking maybe I was being unfair or had done something wrong??? Nope exact same horror! Clean-up is not a good or easy thing either! I have packed them up & they are going back! For that 3rd shower I will dip my own strawberries & make a pretty arrangment, stress & clean-up on that will be much much less! I am so frustrated over the machines I hate that I even have to give them 1 star. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Fondue has gone in and out of vogue over the years, but it's firmly back "in" now, probably for good this time. West Bend's 3-quart Electric Fondue Pot, with its classic black metal curves, fulfills the dual purpose of a fondue pot--to cook evenly and efficiently while looking great on a serving table. And the nonstick lining ensures a quick clean-up, a nice bonus after an evening of entertaining Read more

Features

• 3-quart black nonstick, dishwasher-safe electric fondue pot
• Heat-resistant handles and legs and a domed glass lid
• 1000-watt QuikRelease safety power cord with adjustable temperature control
• Eight fondue forks and recipe booklet included
• 13-1/4 by 8-1/2 by 8 inches; one-year warranty

Reviews (4)

A very functional fondue pot
This is a very large capacity fondue pot - it was much larger than the pots used at our local restaurant, which was a pleasant surprise, you can easily serve a family of six or even eight without constantly reloading the pot.One unexpected thing about the pot, that I think other reviewers have mentioned, is that the temperature is almost too hot. It is nice how fast it heats up, but unless you fill the pot, it can seem too hot even on the lowest setting.I would recommend this more for bullion-based fondues than for cheese fondues just based on the temperature problem, though by setting it on the lowest temperature setting, we were able to have a very good, albeit very hot, cheese fondue.

Excellent Performance
The merchandise was sent promply and in perfect condition. I would definite buy from this seller again.

Great Fondue Pot
This fondue pot heats very quickly and cleans up easily also.Great buy for the price! ... Read more

Features

• MODEL- CFF930 VENDOR- NOSTALGIA ELECTRICS FEATURES- Chocolate Fondue Fountain Beautiful addition to any occasion. Your friends and family will love the mouth watering veils of chocolate flowing over the tiers of the tower, to dip your favorite snacks and saturate them with chocolate fun! MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:  1 YEAR

Editorial Review

Ceramic is the material of choice for over-the-candle warming because it holds in the heat without letting the flame burn your butter or damage the delicate texture of your sauce. These petite, white his-and-her pots hold about 3/4 cup of your favorite dip. Dainty wire stands suspend the pots at an appropriate distance from the tea light. Serves dinner or dessert fondue with panache. --Read more

Features

• Perfect size for individual servings of butter.
• Ceramic
• Includes tea lights
• Includes two standard tea lights
• Straightforward assembly

Reviews (6)

Better butter warmer
The large bowl allows for a lot of melted butter to be served. The stand is sturdy, the bowls are attractive and blend in with any china or everyday dishes. Candle flame is low enough the butter will not scorch and burn. Cleanup is a snap.

not bad...
These will do the job, but they are somewhat short, so the butter boils and then burns pretty easily. You just have to pay attention during dinner so as to blow out and then relight the candle as needed. It is kind of annoying when you are absorbed in a pile of crab legs or a nice Maine lobster, and carrying on in conversation with your guests. However, for as infrequently as we use these, I couldn't justify spending much more on a nicer set. (I have three sets)For all I know, the nice ones have the same problem.

Great for Dungeness Crab/Seafood
Worthwhile purchase for those of you who want to keep your butter warm while eating crab or other seafood. While I didn't use the tealight candles that came with the sets because they were not in a separate metal container (I wanted to make sure it was easy to replace used candles), the warmers worked out perfectly at our last crab feast. I would buy again to give as housewarming gifts. ... Read more

Features

• 3 tins of fondue fuel; ideal for use with fondue paste burners
• Burns longer than regular alcohol
• Non-combustible, safe, and easy to use
• Environmentally friendly; non-toxic
• Each tin holds 3 ounces of fuel

Editorial Review

Candle-heated fondues are quaint, but they can also be hard to get hot and messy to clean. This stainless-steel electric fondue from Rival is a fine-tunable, worry-free alternative, with an attractive shape and a 3-quart capacity to boot. Whether you're heating up a blend of Brie and Roquefort or melting down a box of chocolate truffles, it's easy to adjust the heat from warm to 400 degrees F using the detachable temperature dial. Stable and easy to transport, the pot has eight fork notches and comes with eight fondue forks, each tipped in a different color to avoid confusion. The 18/10 stainless steel is strong as well as beautiful, with a gleaming mirror finish. Remove the power cord and temperature gauge and you can immerse the whole pot for cleaning. For extra safety, Rival includes a magnetic breakaway plug that disconnects if the power cord is accidentally pulled or tugged. The set comes with a range of recipes, too, from tasty appetizers to delicious desserts. Read more

Features

• Fully immersible with temp dial and cord removed
• Adjustable temperature control
• Eight fondue forks included
• 3-quart capacity
• Magnetic breakaway plug for safety

Reviews (22)

Great Pot
Great pot and now for a great price...get this one, you won't be disappointed.

Serves its purpose
I was pleasantly surprised that the unit got VERY hot VERY quickly.You have to be careful if you move the unit around, it WILL unplug itself.Otherwise, very happy with my purchase so far.

fondue fever
We love the fondue pot.Love the sharp chrome look.The only drawback is that the inside is harder to clean without teflon.Leftover cheese or chocolate just slid off the teflon in our old Rival Fondue pot.
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Features

• Gift boxed Trudeau Electric is 3 fondue pots in one
• 18/10 stainless steel fondue pot
• Stoneware insert for cheese or chocolate fondue
• Modular warmer base has non-stick warmer plate and variable temperature control
• 6 color-tipped stainless steel forks stay in place in their 'fork guide'

Reviews (1)

Best electric fondue pot available: stylish, quality, functional.
The Trudeau electric fondue pot is a triumph of form following function. Being electric it is very convenient to use and arguably safer than "sterno" units.It is versatile and can be used with cheese, meat or dessert fondues.Compared to others presently on the market, it has the distinct advantage of being the only one truly designed for all three types of fondue.
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Features

• Great for dipping strawberries, bananas, marshmallows, cookies, angel food pieces, or just let your imagination be your guide
• Add Liquors for Sophisticated Flavors
• Also works with soft cheeses
• Auger Style Fountain - No Pump
• Stainless Steel and Durable Heat Resistant Plastic.

Features

• Easy to use. Easy to Clean
• Lots of fun chocolate molds to make all kinds of candy treats.
• Dip all of your favorite fondue snacks for a delicious treat!
• 120v, 60Hz, 70W
• UL Listed

Reviews (1)

Great for Chocolate Lovers
Bought this for special occasions and love it! Melts nice and is easy to clean. Well worth the price even though the molds and bowls will not be used. Not for a large party as it is small. Great for having fun with the kids. ... Read more

Features

• Electric pot for melting chocolate
• Ideal for chocolate fondue, chocolate-covered desserts, or molded chocolates
• Suitable for any kind of chocolate or couverture
• No need to boil water or turn on stove
• Includes: spatula, drip rack, molds, fondue sticks, forks, and recipes

Reviews (3)

Good but not ideal for tempering chocolate
This pot is very simple to use if you just want to melt chocolate for baking or for fondue. It even comes with tiny little fondue forks (although admittedly, longer, nicer looking forks would have been more useful). However, if you are making candy, this pot heats the chocolate too high for tempering chocolate properly. You can still use it, you just need to watch it pretty carefully and keep a thermometer handy. For tempering (meaning the chocolate resolidifies at room temperature with a nice sheen), you should not allow the chocolate to get hotter than 96 degees F. (No, you don't need to heat it up, cool it down, and heat it up again, that's the old ridiculously difficult way of doing it. Chocolate will start melting around 92, just don't let it get much hotter.) The lowest temp setting on this device gets it up to about 109. But as I say, if you watch and stir and turn off occassionally, you can still do it.

The Best Invention for Melting Chocolate!
I am really amazed at how wonderful this product is. I like to bake, and alot of the recipes call for melted chocolate. I used to use the microwave to melt it, but often the chocolate would get too hot and burn through the microwaveable dish and smell up my home. I also tried using a double boiler and it just took too long and the chocolate got hard really fast when it was no longer on the stove top.
Chocolatiere Electric Chocolate Melting Pot
Wow, extremely fast delivery.The pot itself is very cute and just what I needed.I dip strawberries for wedding, grooms, and miscellaneous cakes I make, and this pot is fabulous.I also make lots of chocolate buckeyes and this is so handy.
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Features

• Contemporary stainless steel fondue forks
• Sturdy stainless steel forks are color coded
• Gift boxed set of 6
• Handy for spearing olives and pickles
• 5 year warranty from Trudeau

Features

• Easy to use and easy to Clean
• Lots of fun chocolate molds to make all kinds of candy treats
• Uses white or dark chocolate or butterscotch chips
• 120 volts, 70 watts
• UL listed, holds up to 24 ounces of chocolate

Reviews (2)

Nearly useless
I say nearly useless because the ceramic pot is a nice size and weight for melting chocolate in the microwave (which is what you'll have to do), and the warmer makes a decent trivet...but, it does not ever get hot enough to actually melt the chocolate.
It works good, when it is not broken.
First, the bad.I received this item with a broken lid and missing pieces -- namely the 4 little bowls that are supposed to come with it.Also, be aware that this item is only for the pot, bowls, and forks and does not come with any candy molds that are mentioned in the description.I used the links on Amazon to return the product and was able to print a pre-paid postage lable to send it back.So, no harm, no foul.
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Features

• Set includes: 2 Qt. Stainless Steel Fondue Pot and Stand, 1 3/4 Qt. Cermaic Fondue Pot, 6 Stainless Steel Forks, Spatter Guard for stainless pot), Stainless Steel Burner, Diffuser (for ceramic pot), 3 Pack of Burner Paste
• Includes the 147 page book "Fondue" by Rick Rodgers
• Ceramic pot is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe
• Stainless steel pot can be used on the stove and is dishwasher safe

Editorial Review

Trudeau's 15-piece meat fondue set features a stainless steel pot designed to go right on a stovetop burner, which makes it easy to heat the oil or bouillon; the steel is easy to wipe clean of oil when the party's over. This fondue set also comes with a quartet of 1-cup black stoneware dishes to hold the array of sauces or condiments which traditionally accompany the cooked meat and/or veggies. Read more

Features

• 15-piece meat fondue set with stainless steel pot and 4 condiment cups
• Set contains one 8-cup stainless steel pot, one black metal stand, one tray, one fork guide, 6 stainless steel fondue forks, one burner with cover, and 4 1-cup condiment dishes
• 18/10 steel pot with two insulated handles; circular stand and tray; 6-slot fork guide; black stoneware condiment cups
• Dishwasher-safe pot, cups, and color-coded forks; gel fuel not included
• Pot measures 8-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 4 inches; stand measures 8-3/4 by 3-1/4 inches; each fork is 9-3/4 inches long; 5-year warranty

Reviews (1)

Must have fondue pot!
I made meat fondue in this for x-mas last year, I am planning to cook chocolate in it for choclate dipped strawberies soon. works great, and is easy to clean! ... Read more

Features

• Non-combustible gel fuel for use in fondue or chafing dish paste burners or for lighting ope...
• Made in Switzerland.
• Sold individually (price is for 1 unit). See Product Description below for a complete description.

Editorial Review

Chocolate fondue makes a fun finish to any dinner party or special occasion. Plus, it's remarkably easy. Simply place coarsely-chopped, bittersweet or milk chocolate in Trudeau’s attractive stoneware casserole. An enclosed tea light provides low heat to melt chocolate without scorching. Four, included forks are extra-long for easy dipping and color-coded for guests. Four oval ramekins hold fresh fruit, pieces of cake, shortbread, cookies, or other sweet treats for dipping--dunk crusty French bread in bittersweet chocolate for a heavenly dessert. A rotating, Lazy Susan-style tray lets guests help themselves as they select their favorite, bite-sized foods. A heavy-duty, matte rack with non-skid feet provides a stable base. Instructions, as well as a set of scrumptious fondue recipes are included. This set is covered by a five-year warranty. Read more

Features

• 11-piece set for making chocolate fondue
• Includes: stoneware casserole, heavy-duty rack, revolving tray, tea light, 4 oval ramekins, 4 fondue forks, instructions, recipes
• Perfect for parties or other festive occasions
• Five-year warranty