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First, I’m going to go over my personal favorite melting method for homemade candy and chocolate: the candy melting pot! I specifically like using my Wilton’s Candy Melt Pot over all other melting methods for my candy projects for a few reasons. To start with, this melting pot always cooks and keeps the candy at the perfect temperature, without ever overcooking or burning it. This makes the whole process much more stress-free for me! I can keep my melted candy at the proper temperature throughout my whole decorating project without worrying about any burnt bits to deal with later on, or having to try to re-melt the chocolate chips if I don’t use it quick enough. Plus the silicone lining of the pot always makes it super easy to clean up afterwards.
Chocolate Chips Pot Melting Equipment:
Chocolate Chips Ingredients:
- Candy Melts or Chocolate chips
- Coconut Oil
- The amount of coconut oil needed will depend on the desired consistency and the amount of candy melts used. Use about ⅛ tsp of coconut oil to ¼ – ½ cup of candy melts.
How to Melt Chocolate Chips in a Melting Pot:
- First, combine the candy melts and the coconut oil in the candy melt pot.
- Then, melt them together on high, while stirring continuously with a silicone spatula.
- Continue to heat and stir until the candy melts are completely melted and the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the melted candy to a dipping container for dipping, a piping bag for drizzling, or drizzle into silicone molds to make shaped candies.
Temperature Ranges for Melting Chocolate
Homemade Candy Storage
To store homemade candies and chocolates: just transfer the hardened candies to an airtight container and store either in the fridge for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If desired, you can use small cuts of parchment paper or wax paper in between the layers to help keep the chocolates separated and intact. Always mark the date on the outside of the container to keep up with freshness.
More Baking Hacks
Melt-Worthy Candy Recipes
Want to try out these candy-melting methods and see which one you prefer? Here are some of my family’s favorite candy recipes that I’ve used for birthday cakes, holiday charcuterie boards, and cupcakes galore:
- Chocolate Hearts and Lips
- Mini Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles
- Mini Mermaid Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Mermaid Tails
- Homemade Star-shaped Chocolates
- Mini Chocolate Bars
- Chocolate Seashells
Charming homemade candies are perfect for:
- Cake toppers
- Cupcake toppers
- cookies
- brownies
- Smoothie toppings
- Ice cream or sundaes – or DIY ice cream sundae bars
- Featured as a topping on a DIY Hot Chocolate Bar
How to Melt Chocolate Chips in Candy Melting Pot
Materials
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or candy melts
- ¼ tsp coconut oil the amount of coconut oil needed will depend on the desired consistency
Instructions
- First, combine the chocolate chips and the coconut oil in the candy melt pot.
- Then, melt them together on high, while stirring continuously with a silicone spatula.
- Continue to heat and stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the melted chocolate chips to a dipping container for dipping, a piping bag for drizzling, or drizzle into silicone molds to make shaped candies.
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