How to Melt Chocolate

Learn how to melt chocolate and you can created amazing treats. Melted chocolate is perfect for drizzling or dipping.

Cut or break your chocolate into evenly size pieces before melting.

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Use a microwave to melt chocolate. Melt in 30 second intervals and stir.

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Use a double boiler on the stove top to melt chocolate.

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A slow cooker is great for melting a large batch of chocolate.

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Drizzle chocolate over pastries.

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Use it to coat truffles and peanut butter balls.

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Make a rich chocolate ganache to top off brownies or cakes.

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