A good alternative to the traditional bain-marie is knowing how to melt chocolate in the microwave, after all it’s very simple and much faster.
A good alternative to the traditional bain-marie is to melt the chocolate in the microwave, after all it is very simple and much faster. Just follow a few steps and pay attention to the correct melting time and the right power. In this case, the average power is enough to melt. This way you don’t run the risk of letting the chocolate burn. Anyway, next, learn how to melt chocolate in the microwave.
How to melt chocolate in the microwave
Ingredients
- chopped chocolate
- A bowl that can go in the microwave.
Preparation method: how to melt chocolate in the microwave
To melt dark chocolate (milk, dark or semi-sweet):
- First, chop the chocolate into medium pieces.
- Then, place the pieces in a suitable bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Then, remove the bowl and stir the chocolate with a spoon, remembering that the chocolate will hardly melt the first time.
- Therefore, microwave again and leave for another 30 seconds.
- Finally, repeat this process until the chocolate melts completely.
- Also, each time you stir the chocolate, clean the sides of the bowl before returning it to the microwave. Well, the sides tend to burn more easily.
To melt the white chocolate:
- In the same way, start by chopping all the chocolate.
- Then place it in a bowl and put it in the microwave.
- However, as white chocolate has more cocoa butter than dark chocolate, you should only add 20 seconds.
- Finally, repeat the same process of removing, stirring and returning, until it melts completely.
Tips
- It is important to chop the chocolate, as this will facilitate the melting process, more evenly, preventing it from burning.
- It is worth remembering that each appliance works differently. Therefore, you need to know your microwave and know the best power and the time it takes to melt the chocolate.
- To avoid the risk of burning, use a thermometer to measure the temperature. Therefore, dark chocolate cannot exceed 50ºC and white chocolate cannot exceed 45ºC. Above this temperature it can burn.
Melting time according to quantity
A very good tip is to know the melting time according to the amount of chocolate that will be used. That way:
- Between 10g and 40g of chocolate, use medium power for 15 seconds.
- From 50g to 100g of chocolate, use medium power for 30 seconds.
- Between 100g and 150g of chocolate, use medium power for 45 seconds.
- And between 150g and 200g of chocolate, use medium power for 1 minute.
Anyway, following these tips, the step-by-step instructions and the time table (via Consul- Bem Pensado) correctly, there is no mistake and you will know how to melt chocolate in the microwave easily. And so, prepare wonderful dessert recipes, such as this one: Italian Straw – How to make it with powdered chocolate and dark chocolate.
