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There are many ways that melted chocolate can be used in baking and cooking. It can be used for decoration, to add richness to a cake, and can even be added to savory foods such as chili or bolognese.
Melting chocolate is a process that might sound simple but can go wrong in many ways (and it can go wrong quickly!) One of which is when it melts but is still too thick for you to use.
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The chocolate you used might not be the best for melting (some are just best kept for eating straight out of the wrapper), or it might be overcooked.
But don’t worry, here are a few ways that you can thin out melted chocolate so you don’t have to throw it out and start again.
One way of getting rid of anything that’s making the chocolate too thick or has a strange texture is to strain it with a sieve.
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This is a relatively simple process, but be warned: it can be messy. Make sure you do this carefully and over a large mixing bowl.
But before we get into what those ingredients are, just remember that no matter how logical it might seem or how easy, DO NOT ADD WATER.
Adding water will cause the melted chocolate to separate and become completely unusable. Even if you use a little bit, even if you use some at the same temperature as the chocolate, even if you are sure it might work – it won’t. 😣
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Try adding a small amount of vegetable oil, butter (for richer texture), or shortening, as this will melt into the chocolate and make it thinner.
Chocolate already has a large amount of fat, so by adding more of an ingredient already present, you won’t risk disturbing the composition of the chocolate.
Don’t be tempted to throw loads in. Gradually add a little bit each time and keep stirring the chocolate with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
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Don’t worry too much about chocolate cooling down. If you use baking chocolate, then this is more likely to cool down to a hard solid state.
Obviously, they won’t remain as liquids forever, but they won’t cool down to the same level of solidity as a bar of chocolate.
Milk isn’t pure fat like butter or oil, but it does have a high-fat content. As with the fat, try adding a small amount and stirring the chocolate.
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Any kind of milk will work, but using whole milk will have the best effect as it has the highest fat content.
Adding something cold to something warm or hot can cause it to curdle and separate. This will make the chocolate completely unusable.
If you want something especially rich for creamier chocolate, you can add heavy cream to the chocolate. But, as with the milk, make sure it’s warm and be slow and steady.
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Now that you know how to fix melted chocolate that is too thick, here are a few tips for making sure it doesn’t happen in the first place.
It can be tempting just to break a chocolate bar up and place it in a bowl in a microwave oven. This can be an easy way to melt chocolate, but it’s an easy way to burn it as well. 😅
The best way to melt chocolate is on the stove over a bain-marie. To do this, bring a pan of water to a boil and then turn it down to medium heat until it’s just steaming.
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Over the water, place a heat-proof bowl (make sure it’s not touching the water!), then add the broken chocolate. Stir the chocolate every so often until evenly melted.
Melting chocolate this way will stop it from burning. Adding chocolate straight to the pan will heat it too quickly and cause it to burn.
Chocolate can become thick when it is overheated. Don’t rush or try and melt the chocolate too quickly, as it will potentially overheat and burn.
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Heat the chocolate slowly at medium heat. Turning the heat up too high will cause the chocolate to be thicker than the consistency you want.
As you might have guessed from the rest of this article, chocolate with high-fat content is great for melting. Anything with about 30% fat is a good option.
If you want to temper chocolate, try and look for anything with the term ”couverture.” Couverture chocolate has been specifically designed for tempering and will make the process easier.
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Melting chocolate can seem difficult when you first try it, but, as with anything, it will get easier with practice. You just need to make sure you have patience and use the best quality ingredients that you can.
It’s essentially cocoa butter with sugar and sometimes some vanilla flavoring. So compared to milk and dark chocolate, it’s trickier to melt.
The key is to use a white chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips because the latter has stabilizers that can get in the way of having smooth melted white chocolate.
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The glass bowl should not touch the water in a saucepan. You also want to bring the water to a boil, and this is crucial, TURN IT DOWN IMMEDIATELY so it’s just simmering gently.
Remember that your nemesis in melting chocolate, white or not, is high, excessive heat because it will cause clumps or even burn the chocolate.
There are two ways you can melt chocolate on the stove. I highly recommend the double boiler method or bain-marie, but if you want to test your chocolate melting skills, you can do the direct heat method.
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This is also fantastic if you’re adding melted chocolate to a batter, but take note that it’s not ideal for melting chocolate for dipping or molding.
Just put your chocolate in a saucepan over low, and I mean veryyyyy low heat. The key is to stir constantly, or you’ll get scorched chocolate with a gritty texture.
Once you only have a few lumps, remove from the heat. All you have to do is stir until the chocolate mixture is completely melted.
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While I’m a fan of the double boiler, I have to admit that I usually just melt my chocolate in the microwave because it’s such a convenient option.
To avoid lumps, you should remove the chocolate from the microwave and stir after each interval. And like with melting chocolate on the stove, you can just stir the remaining few lumps until the chocolate is melted completely.
And the best chocolate for melting? Look for anything containing 32% or higher cocoa butter content. This way, you’ll get the perfect glossy chocolate (no coconut oil needed!)
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Which chocolate melts the fastest? Dark chocolate melts quickly, while milk and white chocolate should be stirred continuously since they burn quickly from the sugar content.
You can still save your thick melted chocolate by straining it with a sieve to remove the lumps or gradually adding a bit of fat or milk.
I hope this post helps you get the perfect texture on your melted chocolate. But for more frequently asked questions, visit our index of food-related questions and answers. Here are a few suggestions for you:
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Best Peach Jalapeno Jam Recipe Story Best Peach Cupcakes Recipe Story Zucchini Baking Recipes Story Strawberry Peach Cobbler Recipe Story Halloween Movie Themed Food StoryAre your Candy Melts too thick for dipping or drizzling? If you’re wondering how to make Candy Melts thinner, you’ve come to the right place. From how to properly melt Candy Melts to how to fix your candy if it’s overheated, we’ll show you the best way to thin out your candy consistency.
Before we dive into the details, let’s discuss the difference between melting and thinning your candy. Melting candy is the act of taking your candy from a solid state to a semi-liquid state. Thinning candy, on the other hand, is the act of changing the consistency of already melted candy. For example, your candy may be technically melted, but a thicker consistency. Thinning your candy would mean changing your melted candy from a thicker state to a more viscous state.
There are a couple ways to properly thin candy so your candy stays workable and sets well. Best of all, it’s very easy if you have the right tools on hand!
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Are your Candy Melts too thick for dipping and drizzling? It could be due the temperature, humidity or the overall freshness of the candy itself.
Temperature is very important when working with Candy Melts candy. A cold work surface or a cold room will cause the candy to thicken, then set. To avoid that, we suggest using the Candy Melts Melting Pot to help keep your candy at the right temperature for dipping and dunking, no matter what the environment.
Humidity introduces moisture in the air, which might cause your melted candy to seize. Unfortunately, it’s hard to save melted candy once this happens. One possible solution would be to add your candy to a recipe that actually requires moisture, such as our Candy Melts Ganache and
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