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How To Melt Chocolate

By Sarah On   |  Updated:

Learn how to melt chocolate perfectly every time with this easy tutorial that utilizes either a double-boiler or the microwave.

Learn how to melt chocolate perfectly every time with this easy tutorial that utilizes either a double-boiler or the microwave.

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Ever wondered how to get perfectly smooth melted chocolate every time? No burning or half-melted chunks in sight because life is too short to not have the best chocolate possible.

Today I’m showing you not one, but TWO tried-and-true methods for how to melt chocolate. No fancy tools required, just all the chocolate you can get your hands on.

Learn how to melt chocolate perfectly every time with this easy tutorial that utilizes either a double-boiler or the microwave.

Tools You Will Need

  • Microwave
  • Medium saucepan
  • Medium heat-proof glass or stainless steel bowl
  • Chocolate

Choosing Your Chocolate

This method will work great with a variety of chocolate including semisweet, milk, dark, or white chocolate. You can use chips or a finely-cut up chocolate bar.

Learn how to melt chocolate perfectly every time with this easy tutorial that utilizes either a double-boiler or the microwave.

Double-Boiler Instructions (my preferred method!)

  1. Finely chop chocolate if using a bar.
  2. Fill a medium saucepan with a few inches of water and set a heat-proof glass or stainless steel bowl on top (make sure the water does not touch the bowl)
  3. Bring water to a low simmer over medium heat then reduce heat to low to keep at a low simmer.
  4. Add chocolate to bowl and fold occasionally until chocolate is smooth and melted. Be very careful not to accidentally splash any water into the chocolate during this step otherwise the chocolate will seize.
  5. Once chocolate is melted, remove bowl from pan and use as desired in recipes.

Microwave Instructions

  1. Place the cut-up chocolate or chips in a heat-proof bowl and place in microwave.
  2. Microwave the chocolate in 15 second bursts, stirring at these intervals, until chocolate is smooth and melted.
Learn how to melt chocolate perfectly every time with this easy tutorial that utilizes either a double-boiler or the microwave.

How to Use Melted Chocolate

I don’t recommend using this melting method for candies or any baked good kept at room temperature as that requires a more complex method called tempering.

This melting method is best used in any baked good that calls for melted chocolate in the batter or for coating truffles, fruit, or other treats stored in refrigerator.

Learn how to melt chocolate perfectly every time with this easy tutorial that utilizes either a double-boiler or the microwave.

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Save this recipe for later using the ‘save to recipe box’ button. If you make it, please let me know by leaving a comment + star rating below the recipe card. This only takes moments and helps support my website so much!

This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 8/27/26.

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  5. Linda | A La Place Clichy says

    I usually get really intimidated by recipes where you have to melt your chocolate! I always cry when I burned my chocolate! It is literally a sin. I really like this step by step post! Can’t wait to see the rest of the series.

    Reply

    • Sarah says

      I’m glad that you found this post helpful, Linda! I guarantee it will make chocolate-melting a cinch for you! 🙂

      Reply

  12. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    I LOVEEE this post! I am excited to follow along with all your cooking tips!

    Reply

  13. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    I used to always try to melt my chocolate in the microwave…but it almost always seized, even with those easy-melt candies. So I am a total double boiler convert (although my set-up looks exactly like yours with the bowl). Can’t wait to see your other tips, Sarah!

    Reply

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