Merckens Chocolate

Merckens Chocolate Coating to Make Molded Candies

The easiest way to use Merckens chocolate coating is simply applying it in existing foods such as pretzels or cake pieces or dip it into the melted chocolate.  Making molded candies and pops from Merckens chocolate coating is closely the same, the exception is that the pops require a stick. Merckens chocolate coating to make molds should always clean and dry place before use. You cannot  put it in a dishwasher because the residue may stay in.

With the good molds and materials, you can easily make the kinds of molded candy from Merckens chocolate coating that are available in the finest candy shops. You do not need preparation to the Merckens chocolate coating for molding, simply use it straight from the bag.

Merckens Chocolate CoatingYou can use two ways to do this, melt the Merckens chocolate coating in a double boiler or use microwave. First method is done by placing the chocolate coating in the top section of a double boiler above hot water. Always remember not to allow the water in the bottom section touch the bottom of the top section. Maintain a very low heat and never let water boil, if it does then you should remove Merckens chocolate coating from the heat and let it sit for a while. It is better to remove the bottom of double boiler from the heat source and let the chocolate coating to melt. Bear in mind that boiled water will burn the Merckens chocolate coating and causing it thicken so that it is unusable.

You should also take no liquids get into the melted Merckens chocolate coating because it will cause it to grain. That is also the reason why you ca n not place a lid on the double boiler when the melting Merckens chocolate coating. The moisture will form and drop into the coating and cause grain. Stir the coating occasionally until it is completely melted and ready for molding.

If you prefer melting with microwave, place the Merckens chocolate coating in an open glass or plastic container. On low temperature, the coatings in a microwave for approximately 10 to 15 seconds and then bring it out and stir to check constancy, and then heat it again. Repeat this process until it has reached the right constancy for pouring.