The Super Popular Candle Lamp Has a Not-So-Secret Feature That Everyone Is Just Finding Out About

Ashia Aubourg
Ashia Aubourg
From the moment I started remixing ramen noodles into gourmet meals and spending hours watching cooking shows as a puny six-year-old, I knew I found a deep passion for food. While I realized — after taking on a two-year high school internship in an award-winning kitchen — that a…read more
published Jan 19, 2025
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Luzdiosa Candle Warmer Amazon
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The most coveted item at my family’s white elephant party this year was a trendy social media-famous candle warmer. Two people happened to buy one and add it to the gift pile, and I got lucky by walking away with one. If you’re not hip, a candle warmer is designed with a lamp and a warming bulb that slowly melts your candle to release its fragrance without the flame. And, naturally, social media creators thought it was only right to turn this gem into a dual-purpose fondue warmer.

A quick search for “candle warmer fondue” on social media will bring up tons of videos where creators use the device to melt ingredients like chocolate or cheese.

Here’s how the simple hack works: First, buy a candle warmer. You can find one at stores like T.J. Maxx or Marshalls or order one online from Amazon, Target, or Walmart. Next, replace the candle with a heat-proof bowl or cup and fill it with fondue ingredients like milk chocolate or creamy brie. Finally, grab some dippers — such as strawberries, crostini, or pretzels — and dunk them into your molten delight. 

People on social media are loving this hack. One Instagram creator, @maddycorbin, gained 70K views after sharing the idea, and fans flooded the comments with praise. “Brilliant” one user commented, while another added, “Cool idea.”