Why did my melted chocolate clump?

Table of Contents:

1. Why did my melted chocolate clump?
2. Can you remelt candy melts?
3. How do you make melted chocolate less thick?
4. How do you thin chocolate for dipping strawberries?
5. What can you use instead of candy melts?
6. Can you substitute butter for shortening when melting chocolate?
7. How much oil do you add to chocolate for dipping?
8. How do you melt Hershey's chocolate for dipping?
9. How long does it take chocolate to harden on strawberries?
10. How do you keep strawberries from sweating?
11. How long does it take for melting chocolate to set?

Why did my melted chocolate clump?

What chocolate hates is moisture and extreme heat. Even the slightest bit of moisture will cause that clumping. I've seen it happen many times when cooks try to melt a huge bowl of chocolate bits over a water bath. The problem starts when they don't turn the flame down after the water comes to a boil.

Can you remelt candy melts?

If at any time the Candy Melts need reheating, microwave and stir at 40% power for 10 seconds intervals or less. Stir the paramount crystals/shortening into the warm candy melts until it is completely incorporated.

How do you make melted chocolate less thick?

As the chocolate is melting, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, and 1 ½ teaspoons water in as well. With a wooden spoon, keep stirring the mixture till the chocolate morsels have melted properly. We want the mixture to be smooth in consistency.

How do you thin chocolate for dipping strawberries?

2 teaspoons of shortening to an 11.

What can you use instead of candy melts?

chocolate

Can you substitute butter for shortening when melting chocolate?

If you splatter water on melting chocolate or overheat the chocolate, it can be disastrous, causing the chocolate to seize or turn grainy. ... Add a taste-free vegetable oil (canola, not olive), shortening, warm milk or cream, or warm melted butter by the teaspoon to the melted chocolate in a saucepan.

How much oil do you add to chocolate for dipping?

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Add no more than 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for every 12 ounces of chocolate chips. Thoroughly mix the oil in until the chocolate chips have a sheen and the oil is no longer visible.

How do you melt Hershey's chocolate for dipping?

Step 1: Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in microwave-safe bowl. Step 2: Microwave at 70% power for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and give it a stir. Step 3: Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has fully melted.

How long does it take chocolate to harden on strawberries?

15-30 minutes

How do you keep strawberries from sweating?

To avoid sweating or leaking, it's best to make chocolate covered strawberries the same day you plan to serve them. But the good news is, they will keep at room temperature for as long as 10 hours, without a problem. Just leave them in a cool, dry place, uncovered, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

How long does it take for melting chocolate to set?

10 to 20 minutes