How To Melt White Chocolate Chips On Stove Tops and Temper It Correctly

Today, we will look at exactly how to melt white chocolate chips on stovetops and without double boilers for all your chocolate needs!

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Fill a small pot with a bit of water. Place the large glass bowl over the pot and ensure that it fits tightly (no steam should escape through the sides).  Bring the water to a low simmer.

MELT TWO-THIRDS OF THE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS

2

Once the chocolate chips are completely melted, gently heat them (while still slowly stirring) to 105 – 110°F (41-43°C).

HEAT THE MELTED CHOCOLATE

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Then, add the remaining third of white chocolate chips to the melted chocolate. This will help create stable beta crystals.

ADD THE REMAINING THIRD OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS

4

Once the chocolate has been cooled to 80°F (27°C), you can slowly heat it to 84-87°F (29-31°C). Your chocolate is now tempered and can be used to create beautiful confections.

HEAT THE CHOCOLATE TO ITS WORKING TEMPERATURE

The key when melting white chocolate is to control the temperatures. Do not overheat the chocolate or it will seize. When tempering chocolate (or melting it) over a double boiler, it is essential that you don’t allow any steam to enter the melted chocolate. 

How To Melt White Chocolate Chips On Stove Tops and Temper It Correctly