How To Melt Candy Melts For Cake Pops

If you like making truffles, cake pops and other chocolate coated goodies but you don’t have time to temper chocolate, then you need to give Wilton’s Candy Melts a try. Made famous by Bakerella, these are extremely easy to use. You can even melt them in the microwave, no tempering required.

I decided to try out Candy Melts and make some bon-bons for Valentine’s day. These are similar to cake pops, so if you have cake pop sticks you could adapt the recipe to make those instead. The candy coating process requires a fair amount of coordination, so team up with a baker friend or two to make the process easier and more fun.

Before we start, remember that it is important we melt the candy melts over a very low heat. You can use a double boiler, the defrost setting on your microwave or a heavy bottomed pan on very low heat. The dipping technique requires some practice, so don’t be disheartened if your first bon-bons aren’t quite up to the Bakerella standard of perfection. Mine certainly weren’t!

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5. Melt your candy melts using your preferred method. Heat about 3/4 of the candy melts (slowly, over very low heat). Then add the other 1/4 and stir until melted.

TIP: We hear that adding canola oil to your candy melts mix can produce a smoother, glossier finish but left this batch as is to show the actual untampered with, candy melts results.

7. When they are covered, use the tip of a sharp knife to pry them off the fondue stick onto a plate to set. (I would recommend greasing the plate beforehand with butter or non-stick spray or line it with baking paper).

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And that’s all, baking folks. Once set, you can package your bon-bons in a box or a tin to make a Valentine’s day gift.When it comes to covering your cake pop, Candy Melts candy makes it easy and fun! Learn how to melt and thin Candy Melts and get some helpful tips on how to decorate cake pops with Candy Melts candy.

Candy Melts candy can be used for dipping, drizzling, dunking and decorating – but it’s perhaps best known for coating cake pops.

Available in a variety of colors and flavors, Candy Melts candy helps seal in the flavor and moisture of a cake pop. It also acts as a blank canvas for decorating!

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Whether you melt it using a melting pot or a double boiler, Candy Melts is a great way to personalize your cake pop creations. Use this helpful guide to ensure you get smooth and shiny cake pops every time.

Candy Melts candy is a sweet confectionery coating that can be used to dip treats, mold candy, pipe and drizzle decorations and even make ganache. It’s available in a variety of colors and flavors, can be melted to a semi-liquid state and sets hard with a smooth, shiny finish.

Candy Melts candy can be melted in one of three ways: in the microwave, using a double boiler or in the Candy Melts Melting Pot. For cake pops, the best methods are the melting pot or double boiler.

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The Candy Melts Melting Pot is the safest way to melt candy for cake pops. This pot can melt up to 2 1/2 cups of Candy Melts candy in less than 10 minutes and will keep your candy warm until your project is completed.

Once preheated, add your candy to the pot, stirring occasionally until completely melted. For faster melting, try cutting your candy up in smaller pieces.

When your candy is completely melted, move the switch on the pot to the warm setting to keep candy fluid as you dip your cake pops. If the candy begins to thicken or cool, you can rewarm it by switching it back to the melting setting.

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To melt your candy using a double boiler, fill a small pot with about 1 in. of water. Place a large heat-safe bowl on the pot and place the pot on low heat. Add your candy to the bowl, stirring constantly to help distribute heat. The steam rising from the boiling water will melt your candy.

If too much steam is releasing from the pot, turn down your heat. Water and steam can cause your Candy Melts to seize, rendering them unusable.

If your candy starts to thicken or harden, you can remelt it by placing it back on the pot and stirring over low heat.

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There’s a higher risk of burning your candy if you use the microwave, especially when you’re melting more than 12 oz. at a time. Save this method for making your candy cake pop decorations!

If your melted candy appears too thick or is not smoothly covering your treat, you can thin it out using EZ Thin Dipping Aid. These crystals dissolve into your melted candy, making it the perfect consistency for dipping and drizzling.

To use EZ Thin, simply add 2 tablespoons of crystals to 12 oz. melted candy. Stir until completely incorporated. If you’re using less than 12 oz. of melted candy, start with a small amount of EZ Thin, then continue adding until you achieve the correct consistency.

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You can also thin out your melted candy with solid vegetable shortening (2 teaspoons per 12 oz. bag). Do not use liquid vegetable oil, butter, milk, water or any other liquid to thin your candy. These will all cause your candy to break or seize, rendering it unusable. This can also happen if your candy is burned or overheated.

Sometimes if you place a freezing or cold cake pop in warm candy, it can cause the candy to crack as it hardens. To prevent this, let your cake pops come to room temperature before dipping them in the warm candy.

Once all your cake pops have been coated, you can let them sit for a few minutes at room temperature to harden slightly before placing them in the refrigerator to finish setting. This will give the warm candy a chance to cool down gradually and the cold blast from the fridge won’t crack your smooth candy coating.

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Easy to make and fun to decorate, cake pops make great edible gifts or party favors. They’re a cinch to customize with your favorite flavors and colors and are perfect for those moments when you just need a little taste of something sweet!

You can make cake pops with your favorite homemade cake recipe from scratch; however, there’s no shame in using a boxed cake mix here. Boxed cake mix produces a moist cake crumb, perfect for cake pops. You can also add in your favorite mix-ins to make it feel a little more “homemade” (we suggest mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for a confetti look).

The great thing about Candy Melts is that leftover melted candy, or candy that has dripped off your treat and is crumb-free, can be re-melted and re-used. To keep your candy as fresh as possible, follow these simple storage instructions.

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Have you decorated cake pops using Candy Melts candy? Share a picture of your treats on social media and tag us @wiltoncakes.

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