Melted Chocolate
Learning the two ways to melt chocolate can make a big difference in your desserts. Whether you prefer the microwave or the water bath, knowing both techniques will let you choose the best option for your needs. Plus, it can be fun to experiment and find out what works best for you!
Ingredients
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Step by step
- 1
Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put it in a bowl, then microwave for 30 seconds.
- 2
Stir for one minute and microwave again for 20 more seconds.
- 3
Repeat this until the chocolate is completely melted. Be careful not to overheat it, because it can burn.
- 4
Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
- 5
Heat water in a pot until it comes to a boil, then lower the heat to the lowest setting or turn it off.
- 6
Place a metal bowl on top with the chocolate and stir until it's melted, then remove. (The metal bowl must not come into contact with the water.)
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
- Calories
- 546 kcal
- Carbs
- 61 g
- Protein
- 4.9 g
- Fat
- 31 g
- Saturated fat
- 19 g
- Unsaturated fat
- 12 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
- Cholesterol
- 8 mg
- Sodium
- 24 mg
- Sugar
- 48 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
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