Melting Chocolate

[Mrs. Chipotle]

I use a double boiler as well. There's just too much potential for burning in the microwave.

[Bipsorama]

I use the microwave.
Quick and simple

[simcooks]

The water in the double boiler pot is not supposed to touch the glass bowl on top.

[sarahlorrain]

Oh my goodness, that sounds so good! I'm going to have to try that, and soon! I've been wanting to get a double boiler; I would enjoy making things with melted chocolate.

Originally Posted by medako

it's okay....they're really simple...

1 regular bag of oreos, crushed....mixed with 1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz), then rolled into 1 inch balls. I stick a toothpick in them and toss in the freezer to set up until firm. Dip into white chocolate using the toothpick as a handle. Let them set up and remove the toothpick.

[loubear]

I melt in my crock pot with a thermometer so the chocolate does not reach above 86 degrees when it does I turn in off and the chocolate usually will stay at temp until I am finished with my project.

[mtmomj]

I use either the double boiler or the microwave depending on how much chocolate I am melting.

This is the first I've ever heard of oreo balls and they sound really good. I have oreos here and I am going to make some of those tomorrow actually. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[chefdiva]

I still do think using a double boiler is best to do the trick for it would not burn your chocolate and you will actually get to come up with the proper consistency of your choice which is very important I think.

[The Don]

Try using the the DEFROST cycle of the microwave for melting chocolate.
Takes a little longer and you will have to experiment with the time as microwaves vary a lot.


The Don