How to melt chocolate

Using a ‘bain-marie’ to melt chocolate might sound fancy, but it’s actually really simple, and will ensure you don’t ruin your favourite sweet treat by burning or splitting it. Our video walks you through how to melt chocolate properly.

Points to remember

• Break chocolate and place into a heatproof bowl.
• Sit over a pan of barely simmering water (a bain marie) and allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally.
• Once melted, use as required. Make curls by spreading melted chocolate over a baking sheet in a thin layer.
• Leave to set until firm but not completely solid.
• Hold a knife at a 45 degree angle to the surface of the chocolate and push along the chocolate so it scrapes a thin layer that curls up as you push.

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