How to Melt Chocolate Chips (2 Ways)
How to melt chocolate chips in two ways, 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!
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
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.