Melted CHocolate on Everything!
Did someone say CHOCOLATE?! You really can’t go wrong with whipping up some melted chocolate! Drizzle it over your favorite desserts, make a ganache, or use it to create delicious chocolate-dipped treats, like Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Dipped Cookies, or Buckeyes. Have you ever tried melting chocolate and it just… didn’t go as planned? Maybe you accidentally burnt it, or the texture ended up all wrong. We’ve all been there! But don’t worry, we’ve got a solution. We’ll go through a few different methods you can use to melt chocolate so you get that smooth consistency every time!
Supplies
We’ll go into specific supplies you’ll need for each method, but these are general supplies you’ll need for any method you choose!
chocolate – use chocolate chips or a chocolate bar, whichever your prefer! Dark, milk, or white chocolate all work, but avoid low-quality or baking chocolate with added stabilizers. heatproof spatula or spoon – it’s best to use a silicone rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir because they won’t scratch your pans and they can handle the high heat! knife and cutting board – these are only needed if you need to chop chocolate. Make sure to chop it into similar size pieces for even melting! candy thermometer (optional) – these are useful if you need your chocolate at a certain temperature, like if you’re tempering the chocolate. butter, oil, or cream (optional) – you can add any of these if you want a thinner consistency, which is helpful if you’re using your melted chocolate for drizzling.
Method 1: Stovetop Method
This method requires the most attention and is a bit risky, but it works in a pinch!
Supplies
saucepan – we recommend you choose a small saucepan with a heavy bottom because it helps distribute the heat evenly.
Steps
Method 2: Double Boiler Method
Supplies
heatproof bowl pot double boiler – if you don’t want to make your own double boiler, check out this double boiler set!
Steps
Method 3: Microwave Method
Supplies
Microwave-safe bowl
Steps
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