How to Melt Chocolate
How to Melt Chocolate (3 Different Methods)
- Double Boiler - Don't have a double boiler? Just fill a saucepan with hot water and find a metal or glass bowl that fits securely on top! Bring your water to a simmer, and place chocolate in the bowl. Stir your chocolate as it melts; then, make these Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Truffles!
- Microwave - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 oz. of chocolate in 60-second intervals on 50% power, removing to stir and turn (if your microwave does not have a turntable), until chocolate is evenly melted. All microwaves are different, so be sure to adjust intervals, as needed! You can use this method to make our Chocolate-Covered Strawberries!
- Cream/Milk - You can also melt chocolate with a little cream or milk (2 oz. chocolate: 1 Tbsp cream/milk). This gives it a smoother consistency and makes it easier to melt. Try it out in our chocolate candy recipes for Chocolate Cherry Truffles and Fudge Balls!
Have you ever walked by a gourmet candy store or bakery and seen the beautiful displays of chocolate-dipped strawberries, pretzels, cookies, and more? Ever wondered how they get the chocolate to melt so perfectly for dipping? Well, wonder no more, 'cause we're here to show you just how easy it is to melt chocolate for all of your baking and dessert needs! It's really simple to do, and you don't need any fancy tools or equipment to do it. Soon, you'll be making your own homemade candy and dipped fruit right out of your very own kitchen! The next question you'll be asking is, "What should I cover in chocolate first?"