How to melt chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove. Melted chocolate chips makes the perfect base, dip or coating for so many healthy desserts. Learn how to melt chocolate chips in 2 minutes or less!
Learning how to melt chocolate chips in the microwave is the best shortcut! I use melted chocolate chips in so many of my minimal ingredient healthy recipes, especially my no bake recipes.
I prefer the microwave method but my stove method is nearly as easy. Both require use of a pyrex or heat-proof measuring cup as my preferred tool. I typically melt 1 cup of chips in a 2 cup measuring cup to allow for stirring.
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Melting Chocolate Chips is Best
Melting your own chocolate chips is best for more control of the ingredients as opposed to using store-bought melted chocolate that will contain extra additives and unwanted ingredients such as corn syrup.
To go one step further in the world of making your own healthy ingredients, you might consider starting with homemade chocolate chips - here is my tutorial on how to make chocolate chips to get you started. But buying a quality brand is fine because there are so many brands that have wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Chocolate chips. Since my recipes are all gluten free and dairy free, I use allergy-free Enjoylife brand. But this method works for all chocolate chips.
See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Melt Chocolate Chips
For more detail, visit the complete and printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.
Using a Microwave
Step 1: Measure 1 cup of chocolate chips into a 2-cup heat safe container - I like to use this 2-cup pyrex measuring cup.
Step 2: Microwave for 1 minute.
Step 3: Stir the melted chips until smooth. If some chips remain unmelted, microwave again in 10 second increments. Use your melted chocolate in recipes!
Tip: Melted chocolate chips produce half the amount of melted chocolate. For instance, 1 cup of chocolate chips melts to ½ cup melted chocolate.
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Using a Pot of Boiling Water
Step 1: Measure 1 cup of chocolate chips into a 2-cup heat safe container - I like to use this 2-cup pyrex measuring cup, the same one I use when microwaving.
Step 2: Fill a pot of water about 2 inches deep. Measure 1 cup of chocolate chips into the measuring cup, and set it in the center of the pot. Do not let any water touch the chips!
Step 3: Turn on the heat and boil the water, stirring the chocolate chips - without letting any water touch the chocolate - until the chips have melted. This takes about 1-2 minutes, depending on how hot your stove is.
Pros: Only one container and a spoon to clean, not counting your pot of water.
Con: It's not as quick as the microwave and it is hard to keep water out of the chocolate.
Storage
You can store melted chocolate chips in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days or a month in the freezer, but you will probably have to melt it again so store it in a heat-safe container.
Use Chocolate Chips Melted in Microwave
Use melted chocolate chips in the following ways:
- As a coating for bliss balls, protein balls or truffles
- As a topping for brownies & bar recipes and barks
- As a filling or ingredient for no bake desserts
- As an ice cream glaze or a dip for cookies.
Recipe Tips
- If you use the microwave option, be sure to not over-microwave or the chocolate can burn in the very center. This doesn't happen if you stick to 1 minute. If you have to further process, do so in 5 second increments.
- If you use the pot of boiling water option, and happen to splash water in your chocolate, the chocolate will turn grainy and can be ruined. If the amount of water splashed in was only a drop or two, dig it out to save your chocolate
FAQS
I would use the stove for melting white chocolate chips or broken chocolate bars. That is because white chocolate has more sugar and is more prone to burning.
Add coconut oil? Add 2 tablespoon of solid coconut oil to 1 cup of chocolate chips before setting it in the microwave to melt. Proceed as normal.
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How to Melt Chocolate Chips in the Microwave
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions
Using a Microwave
- Measure 1 cup of chocolate chips into a 2-cup heat safe container - I like to use this 2-cup pyrex measuring cup.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir the melted chips until smooth. If some chips remain unmelted, microwave again in 10 second increments. Use your melted chocolate in recipes!
Using a Pot of Boiling Water
- Measure 1 cup of chocolate chips into a 2-cup heat safe container - I like to use this 2-cup pyrex measuring cup, the same one I use when microwaving.
- Fill a pot of water about 2 inches deep. Measure 1 cup of chocolate chips into the measuring cup, and set it in the center of the pot. Do not let any water touch the chips!
- Turn on the heat and boil the water, stirring the chocolate chips - without letting any water touch the chocolate - until the chips have melted. This takes about 1-2 minutes, depending on how hot your stove is.
Dee Dine says
Two easy quick way to melt chocolate chips for all the no bake desserts!!