Silky Melted Chocolate & How to Fix Seized Chocolate
Recipe by Everyday Food
Learn the foolproof method to melt semi‑sweet chocolate to a smooth, satiny finish and rescue chocolate that has seized. This technique works for coating, ganache, brownies, ice‑cream toppings, and more.
EasyInternationalServes 4
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Source Video
2m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
24m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$3.00
Per serving:$0.75
Critical Success Points
- • Maintain a gentle simmer; avoid boiling water.
- • Keep all utensils completely dry.
- • Wipe the bottom of the bowl to prevent condensation.
- • Add boiling water only a teaspoon at a time when rescuing seized chocolate.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot steam from the simmering water can cause burns; keep face away.
- • Boiling water can splash; handle the bowl with oven mitts.
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