How do I melt chocolate?
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When we cook there are quite a few recipes that often require us to melt chocolate.
Knowing how to melt chocolate easily and successfully is the key to the finishing touches of the recipe.
Your recipe calls for you to melt chocolate and you are wondering how is the easiest and best way to do this.
Melting chocolate can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be using our tips.
We suggest on the best method for melting chocolate is done on the stove top.
When you use a microwave it is very easy to over melt and that can be disastrous.
SK Chef’s method of melting chocolate
- Place chocolate in a bowl on top of a saucepan of water.
- Slowly heat the water whereby the heat will generate up and melt the chocolate.
- For every 500gms of chocolate add ¼ cup of cream.
- Whisk constantly while melting in the saucepan.
- Melt on a VERY low heat.
- If you are melting it in the microwave do it VERY slowly to be able to monitor the progress more carefully. An good guide is to do it at 30 seconds intervals to check and whisk as you go.
Tip: Don’t add water to your chocolate as it will make it unstable.
Chef Jamie
Jamie was introduced to a love of food and all things culinary at a young age by his Chef dad therefore it only seemed natural to him to pursue a career as a Chef. Working as a Head Chef in renowned restaurants, sporting venues, resorts and 5 Star venues throughout the world. As a dad he is passionate about sharing his knowledge, skills and experience for families.
