How to Melt Chocolate Chips in the Microwave
Many delicious recipes call for melted chocolate. Melting chocolate chips in the microwave rather than with a double boiler is quick and results in one less pot to wash. Because chocolate can quickly pass from melted to burned, the microwave method of melting chocolate chips requires vigilance in order to ensure perfectly melted chocolate. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Most bowls have a label on the bottom indicating whether they are microwave-safe. Put the amount of chocolate chips called for in the recipe into the microwave-safe bowl and place the bowl in the microwave.
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High heat isn't necessary as chocolate will melt at body temperature. Set the microwave to 50 percent power for one minute. Chocolate burns easily and must always be melted using low heat. Burnt chocolate is so different in taste and texture from properly-melted chocolate that it's not suitable for use in any recipe.
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Melted chocolate chips hold their form unless disturbed. Stir the chocolate chips after one minute. When melted in the microwave, chocolate chips hold their shape until pressed with a spoon. Don't rely on how the chocolate chips look to determine if they're adequately melted.
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Microwaves vary widely in power. Return the chocolate chips to the microwave for 15 to 60 seconds, depending on how close they are to being melted. Stop heating the chocolate chips when they're slightly more than half melted and stir until smooth. Residual heat from the melted chocolate will melt any remaining un-melted pieces.
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Tips & Warnings
Four ounces of chocolate takes about three minutes to melt in a 650-700 watt microwave. Less chocolate requires less time; more powerful microwaves will melt the chocolate faster.
Don't microwave the chocolate chips until they are completely melted. The outside of the chips melt first and will scorch before the inside of the chips reach their melting temperature.
Use appropriate caution when working with hot food and equipment.
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I followed this for a smaller amount of chocolate chips and they melted into a mush and then burned when I put them back in for the last 40 seconds. They never melted throughly to a liquid. How is this fixed?
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You can just use two pots. One smaller then the other. Fill the bottom of the large pot with water. Make sure the water don't touch the small one, when placed together. Let the water boil then turn off. Add choclote to the saller pot and let melt.
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Aunt Anna used to melt Baker's chocolate on the stove & it was thinner & easier to work with. Better luck next time!
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my granddaughter and daughter could have used this information last night
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I should have read this BEFORE making the coconut cream eggs. :( Next time it's the double boiler like Aunt Anna did it.
