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To Melt Chocolate Coating

To melt chocolate coating respecting some heating principles so that the chocolate keeps its homogeneous and shiny qualities.

To Melt Chocolate Coating
  • Level : Beginner
  • Use : When preparing chocolate based desserts (chocolate mousse...).

Ingredients for To Melt Chocolate Coating :

  • Chocolate coating
  • Sauce pan
  • pastry basin
  • wooden spatula
  • electronic thermometer

Technical stages for To Melt Chocolate Coating :

  • Crush the chocolate coating into tiny bits and place in a bain-marie.
  • Stir during the melting stage using a wooden spatula to avoid overheating.
  • Stop cooking in the bain-marie soon as it seems melted.
  • Respect maximum temperature of 50°C during the melting process.

Variants :

To Bring Chocolate Coating to Room Temperature, To Mold Solid Chocolate, How to Make Chocolate Eggs

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"EXCELLENCE" Sauce Pan without Lid Ø20 cm"EXCELLENCE" Sauce Pan without Lid Ø20 cm 40.40 Euro
Rolled edge mixing bowl Ø 20 cmRolled edge mixing bowl Ø 20 cm 10.80 Euro
Electronic thermometer 1Electronic thermometer 1 22.10 Euro