There's something truly special about dipping chocolate— the rich, creamy texture that melts in your mouth, leaving behind a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. Whether you're looking to indulge your sweet tooth or impress your friends and family with a decadent dessert, mastering the art of making perfect dipping chocolate is a skill that will bring joy to any occasion. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the essential steps and techniques involved in creating a velvety smooth, irresistibly delicious dipping chocolate that will leave you craving for more.
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CHOCOLATE FOR DIPPING
Steps:
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
- Remove candy to be dipped from refrigerator about 10 minutes before dipping. Dipping cold centers can result in cracked coating or bloom (white crystals) on coating.
- Place chocolate chips and shortening into 2-cup glass measuring cup. Place measuring cup into bowl which contains very warm (100°F to 110°F) water reaching halfway up measuring cup. (Don't let even one drop of water mix with chocolate.) Stir mixture constantly with rubber spatula 18-22 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. (Do not rush melting process.) Replace water with more very warm water, if necessary. Remove measuring cup from bowl; continue stirring 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is cooled slightly.
- Set one candy center onto tines of fondue fork or 2 pronged fork. Completely dip center into melted chocolate. Gently tap fork against side of measuring cup to remove excess melted chocolate. Invert candy onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining centers. Place measuring cup into bowl of very warm water, if melted chocolate becomes too thick for dipping; stir until desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 0 grams
THE BEST DIPPING/COATING CHOCOLATE EVER!
The most wonderful chocolate in which to dip almost anything! My Mom gave me this recipe years and years ago. I can't believe how many things I can find to dip into it, besides my fingers! The addition of the food-grade paraffin gives beautiful snap and finished gloss when your chocolate project is completed.
Provided by Evil Step-Mom
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 20-25 dipped marshmallows, for example.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Chop the paraffin into small pieces.
- Melt the paraffin in the microwave, or on top of a double-boiler. (This takes quite a while, so be patient.).
- When the paraffin is melted, add the chocolate.
- Stir all together.
- If using the microwave, continue heating for 1-minute intervals, using 50% power, until everything is well-blended. Be sure to stir your mixture between 1-minute heatings. If using a double-boiler, stir the chocolate/paraffin mixture constantly until fully mixed.
- Dip marshmallows, nuts, dried fruit, cookies, pretzels, or whatever you like.
- Fresh fruits should be at the peak of ripeness. After rinsing your fresh fruit, you need to be sure it's patted completely dry. (Chocolate will not cling to wet fruit.).
- After dipping, place on a waxed-paper lined cookie-sheet and allow to harden. 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on ambient temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.2, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.2
PERFECT DIPPING CHOCOLATE
Use only shortening for this, do not use butter, margarine or oil! Tips for dipping chocolate on bottom!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Candy
Time 3m
Yield 30 candies
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Remove the chilled candy from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before coating (dipping cold centers can result in cracked coating).
- Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a 2-cup measuring bowl.
- Place the bowl into a larger bowl which contains very warm water (about100-110F) the water should reach only halfway up the 2-cup bowl with the chocolate (DO NOT LET EVEN 1 DROP WATER MIX WITH CHOCOLATE!).
- Stir mixture constantly with a small spatula until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth (this should take about 16-18 minutes, do not rush the melted process).
- If necessary replace the water with more very warm water.
- remove the 2-cup bowl with melted chocolate from the water and continue to stir until all the chocolate is cooled slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Set one candy onto a two-pronged fork, then completely dip candy into melted chocolate.
- Gently tap the fork against side of the bowl to remove any excess melted chocolate.
- Place onto baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Repeat with remaining candy.
- If the chocolate becomes too thick for dipping, place the bowl containing the chocolate into the bowl with warm water until desired consistancy.
- TIPS ON HOW TO WORK WITH DIPPING CHOCOLATE.
- Avoid all types of moisture when melting the chocolate, any steam or drops of moisture can cause the mixture to :seize" or become very firm, crumbly and grainy, if this occurs it can be corrected by stirring in 1 teaspoon shortening for each 2 ounces of melted chocolate.
- Chocolate can also be melted over low heat in a double boiler.
- Store the chocolate tightly wrapped in a cool dry place, do not refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 0.4
DIPPED CHOCOLATE ANYTHING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield Enough for 20 to 30 dips
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Melt 1 1/2 pounds chocolate in top of a double boiler (or clean metal bowl set over simmering water). Remove chocolate from heat when it reaches between 110 and 115 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- To bring into tempering range, add remaining chocolate to the mixture and stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the thermometer registers 82 to 84 degrees. Put chocolate back over the hot water and bring temperature to between 88 and 91 degrees. Be careful not to let the temperature fall too far or you will have to gently re-warm the mixture; if the temperature rises above 91 degrees in the tempering step, you will have to start the process over.
- Once tempered, use immediately for dipping. Store tempered chocolate at room temperature.
DIPPED CHOCOLATE ANYTHING
Tempering chocolate is not hard, but it's a little bit tricky. You definitely need a candy thermometer (old-fashioned or digital) to measure three or four temperatures: roughly 115 degrees Fahrenheit and 91 and 88 degrees. Melt the chocolate slowly in a double boiler to about 115 degrees. Then to bring the temperature to dipping perfection (91 degrees), add more unmelted chocolate to the pot until the temperature is 91. At that point you can start dipping - fruit, graham crackers, cookies - whatever. When the chocolate reaches 88 degrees, if it lasts that long, the dipping must stop. But don't worry, you can reheat the chocolate.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dips and spreads, dessert
Time 45m
Yield Enough for 20 to 30 dips
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Melt 1 1/2 pounds chocolate in top of a double boiler (or clean metal bowl set over simmering water). Remove chocolate from heat when it reaches between 110 and 115 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- To bring into tempering range, add remaining chocolate to the mixture and stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the thermometer registers 82 to 84 degrees. Put chocolate back over the hot water and bring temperature to between 88 and 91 degrees. Be careful not to let the temperature fall too far or you will have to gently re-warm the mixture; if the temperature rises above 91 degrees in the tempering step, you will have to start the process over.
- Once tempered, use immediately for dipping. Store tempered chocolate at room temperature.
Tips for Making Perfect Dipping Chocolate:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the dipping chocolate will be. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Temper the chocolate. Tempering is a process of heating and cooling the chocolate in a specific way. This helps to stabilize the chocolate and prevent it from seizing.
- Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate. A double boiler is the best way to melt chocolate because it allows you to control the temperature and prevent the chocolate from burning. You can also melt chocolate in the microwave, but be careful not to overheat it.
- Add flavorings, if desired. You can add a variety of flavorings to dipping chocolate, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or peppermint extract. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Dip your treats in the chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted, you can dip your treats in it. Be sure to coat the treats evenly and let the excess chocolate drip off.
- Place the dipped treats on a wire rack. This will allow the chocolate to set and harden.
- Refrigerate the dipped treats. Once the chocolate has set, you can refrigerate the dipped treats for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Making perfect dipping chocolate is easy if you follow a few simple tips. By using high-quality chocolate, tempering the chocolate, and adding flavorings, you can create a delicious and decadent dipping chocolate that will be the perfect addition to any party or gathering.
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