Candy Coating Discs – A Master Guide With 4 Melting Methods

Sharing is caring!

Last Updated on August 14, 2022

If you haven’t already come across candy coating discs, prepare to have your life changed! These discs are easy to use, time-saving, and tasty too!

Now, you can cut down on major chocolate-tempering time just to get a beautiful coating. The candy melts will take the stress out of an already stressful baking process.

What Are Candy Coating Discs?

Candy coating discs are better known as candy melts. While this term is actually the name of a brand of candy coating discs, it has become so popular across the globe that many people just call it that.

So, what exactly are they? These are round disc-shaped candies that are melted down and used for decorative purposes. The candy discs are made from a combination of milk solids, vegetable oils, sugar, colorings, and flavorings.

While many people confuse them with regular or “real” chocolate discs, the two ingredients couldn’t be more different. The only thing that they have in common is the way they are used.

Candy discs come in an unbelievably wide range of flavors and colors. That is part of what makes them so popular. You can easily create a colored-coated product or decoration without having to go through the trouble of coloring it. Not to mention avoiding tempering chocolate altogether!

And, the available flavors will allow you to enhance the current profile of your item.

Now, if you think you will miss the flavor of chocolate, don’t worry. There is even a variety of chocolate-flavored candy melt products available on the market. And, because the discs consist of mainly milk solids, it still has a luscious creamy mouthfeel.

Candy coating discs vs melted chocolate

Now, it’s important to fully understand what makes candy melts different from chocolate discs.

First off, chocolate discs don’t contain any oil, flavoring, or coloring. They consist of cocoa butter, cocoa solids, and sugar. Some types of chocolate also contain milk powder. These discs have not been tempered and cannot be colored (unless you use white chocolate discs).

This means that you have to undergo an often rage-inducing process of tempering the chocolate to give it a smooth and glossy finish with a sharp snap. And, then you still can’t flavor or color it!

Candy coating discs have been created as an easier, quicker, and more versatile solution to that problem.

Because it has added vegetable oil, it can more easily create a glossy finish. And, the lack of dark cocoa solids and the bitter flavor that accompanies them, the discs come in many colors and flavors. Overall, you just have more versatility at a fraction of the workload.

Benefits And Uses Of Using Candy Melts

Below we have created a list that hopefully motivates you to make the switch. these candy melts will save you a ton of time, effort, and money. And, it will allow you to simultaneously be a lot more creative.

• Candy melts are easy to use. You simply have to melt the discs and coat your products. The melted candies can also be used to make decorative piped details or molded figurines.
• The candy melts can be incorporated into many recipes (especially sauces, glazes, and frostings) to create an easily colored or flavored product. Again, you just melt the number of discs you need and incorporate it into the recipe.
• You don’t have to temper the candy melts to give them a silky smooth finish. This could potentially save you hours.
• There is an incredibly wide range of flavors and colors you can choose from. And, if you do still want a chocolate-flavored coating, then you can buy a variety of chocolate-flavored candy coating discs.
• The discs are easy to find and extremely affordable. Even if you cannot find the world-famous Wilton brands, many other companies make these.

How To Melt Candy Coating Discs

There are a couple of techniques you can use to melt candy coating discs. Let’s have a look at some that we recommend most. Keep in mind that there are many others, but we prefer these methods for their convenience and efficiency.

1. Melting pot

This is a product that has been specifically designed to melt candy coating discs. It automatically heats the melts so that they can melt completely. But, it has built-in functions that help it regulate the temperature so that the discs don’t easily burn.

Furthermore, it has two lips or spouts on either side that makes pouring possible. This machine can even be used as a chocolate fondue pot, making it dual purpose as well!

2. Microwave

This is a hands-free technique that we love! But, you have to set your microwave to a lower heat setting. Otherwise, the sugar in the candy discs could burn.

To melt these discs in a microwave, simply add them to a heatproof microwave-safe bowl or container. Then, heat it using medium heat in 30-second intervals. Give the discs a stir between each. Repeat the process until the discs are completely melted and you have a uniform mixture.

3. In a saucepan

This method is pretty straightforward. And again, controlling the heat is the most important part. Simply add your discs to a saucepan and place them over low-medium heat. Then, once the discs start melting, gently stir them.

Monitor the heat constantly and keep stirring as the discs melt. Once they are fully melted, you can use the saucepan as a dipping bowl or type of pouring jug.

4. Over a double boiler

Some people only use the double-boiler technique to melt their candy coating discs. Personally, it is a bit time-consuming and labor-intensive. Especially considering the whole point of these discs is efficiency.

Nevertheless, it is still a technique that works very well. And, if you already have a double boiler out, it doesn’t hurt.

<center<

Final Thoughts

If you aren’t already convinced to start using these amazing discs, then the only thing that is left to do is try them yourself. You will see firsthand how amazing these products are and how much time you will be saving.

Let us know what you think in the comments below. And, don’t hesitate the ask us any questions you are unsure about! We cannot wait to share our expertise!

FAQs

Sharing is caring!