Here’s how to melt chocolate in a microwave: the ideal method for easy treats and chocolate dipped goodies! Need to melt chocolate for an easy treat or
chocolate dipped strawberries? Some recipes require tempered chocolate, which involves a food thermometer and double boiler. But if you’re making an easy treat, guess what? You can simply melt chocolate in a microwave! It takes 1 ½ minutes, and makes perfect chocolate for dipping or using in baked recipes. Chocolate can be temperamental (excuse the pun!) but this method could not
be simpler. The microwave is not always the best tool for the job when it comes to chocolate. (Just like a microwave sweet potato.) But it’s great for a quick way to melt chocolate for easy treats! This method works to melt chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar. Here’s when to microwave chocolate: When not to melt chocolate in a microwave? Tempered chocolate is required for candy-like treats: it gives a snappy texture and shiny finish to the chocolate. Don’t microwave chocolate chocolate for chocolate bark, peanut butter cups, and other
candies. Melting chocolate can be tricky. There are two things that you have to be careful with when you’re microwaving chocolate:
How to melt chocolate in a microwaveDid you read the section above? OK, you may proceed. Here are the basic steps for how to melt chocolate in a microwave (or skip to the recipe below!):
What if it doesn’t fully melt after 1 ½ minutes? Keep stirring. If you must, you can try another 10 second burst and stir again. But remember, you’ll want to avoid getting the chocolate too hot or can become clumpy and grainy. Best chocolate for meltingYou can use chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar for melting. We like semi-sweet chocolate for dipping things like strawberries, bananas, and pretzels. Regular chocolate chips, melting wafers, or baking chips all work, and the larger melting wafers or baking chips make perfectly melted chocolate. Use a high quality brand chocolate chips like Guittard or Ghirardelli if you can. Our favorite for chocolate dipped strawberries is Guittard Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips. More chocolate recipesAre you a choco-holic? Here are a few more chocolate desserts you’ll love:
DescriptionHere’s how to melt chocolate in a microwave: the ideal method for easy treats and chocolate dipped goodies!
Keywords: How to melt chocolate chips in the microwave About the authorsSonja & AlexMeet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you'll want to make again and again. How do you get chocolate to stick to strawberries?Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper.
What is the best way to melt chocolate?The quickest way to melt chocolate is in the microwave. Simply place your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and thoroughly melted.
How do you thin chocolate for dipping strawberries?Add oil, butter, or shortening to thin a small amount of chocolate. The best way to thin chocolate is with the addition of oil. The exact amount of oil you will need will depend on the thickness of your chocolate and your desired consistency. Start by stirring in just a little splash, then add more if you need to.
What temperature do you melt chocolate for strawberries?Leave the bowl over the hot water, stirring periodically, until the chocolate is completely melted. It needs to reach 115 degrees F for dark chocolate or 110 degrees F for milk or white chocolate on a digital thermometer. Try not to let the chocolate go over this temperature, especially if using white chocolate.
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