Melting chocolate isn’t rocket science, but knowing how to melt chocolate the right way is the key! Learn how to easily melt chocolate on the stovetop or the microwave! Follow this simple step by step guide to avoid seized or burnt chocolate. Melting chocolate can seem straightforward at first but you’d be surprised at what can go wrong! I’ve had chocolate burn and seize. Learn
from my mistakes so you can flawlessly melt chocolate at home! Once you know how to master melting chocolate, check out these recipes: Chocolate Lazy Cake and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. How to prevent chocolate from seizing Up? Make sure your bowl where your chocolates go in is wiped 100% dry. Avoid using wooden utensils to stir as there may be moisture in that. That is why I recommend a spatula. Also, avoid using a lid when melting chocolate as it increases the chances of condensation collecting and dripping into your chocolate. How to save
seized chocolate? While it is easier to start over, if you want to try to save your seized chocolate, add fat in the form of cocoa butter. Mix gently until the chocolate has loosen and melted back to a smooth state. How do you thin out chocolate? The best way to thin chocolate is with the addition of fats. Add oil, melted butter, or shortening to thin a small amount of chocolate. The exact amount will depend
on the thickness of your chocolate and your desired consistency. What’s the best way to melt chocolate? The best way to melt chocolate is on the stovetop using a double boiler. How do you melt chocolate quickly? The quickest way to melt chocolate is in the microwave. Place your chocolate in a dry microwave safe
bowl and microwave each time for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and melted completely. I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you including these helpful tutorials. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it and share it with your friends and family! If you try this recipe and liked it, please leave a star rating and comment below. Use my hashtag to share it with me on Instagram so I can see your
delicious recreations! Also, follow me at Cookin’ With Mima on FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM |PINTEREST for all of my latest social posts and recipes. Learn how to easily melt chocolate on the stovetop or in the microwave! Follow this simple step by step guide to avoid seized or burnt chocolate. Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings 12 servings
How to Melt Chocolate on the Stove Top:
How to Melt Chocolate In the Microwave
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg Rate the recipe below and mention @cookinwithmima and tag #cookinwithmima so I can see your recreations. Reader InteractionsCan you melt chocolate directly in a pan?2: The Stovetop Method (Aka the Double Boiler Method)
Editor's tip: Don't have a double boiler? A metal bowl over a saucepan works in a pinch. Just make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water in the pan. Step 2: Stir gently and frequently until the chocolate has completely melted.
Can you melt chocolate on the stove without a double boiler?If you don't have a double boiler, it is very easy to make one. Just add a bit of water to a sauce pan and place a heat resistant bowl on top so it is resting on the edges of the pan, but not touching the water. Heat water on low. Put chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in the bowl, stir often, and watch it melt.
Is there a trick to melting chocolate?Place chocolate in a dry, microwave-safe bowl. Now put the bowl in the microwave and microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir the chocolate with a dry spoon or spatula in between each 30-second blast until all of the chips are just about melted and look very glossy. Stop now so the chocolate does not burn.
How long does it take to melt chocolate on the stove?Melting the chocolate in a double boiler with simmering water melts it gently at a low enough temperature to prevent scorching and separating. As the chocolate begins to melt, stir occasionally to ensure even melting. Melting should take about 3 minutes.
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