How To Melt Kit Kat Chocolate

Melting kit kat chocolate can be done in a lot of ways. Depending on what you want to use the kit kat chocolate for, every method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Below are some of the effective ways you can apply to melt your kit kat chocolate.

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The Microwave Method

One of the easiest methods to melt kit kat chocolate is in the microwave. The microwave method is one of the easiest ways of melt any kind of chocolate, or warm up anything. Also, the microwave method is simple and quick. Simply follow these steps.

What You Need

A microwave safe dish or bowl
Your kit kat chocolate
A non metallic spatula

Steps for Melting Kit Kat Chocolate In The Microwave

Unwrap your chocolate and put it in a microwave-safe dish or bowl, If you want to you can cut it into small blocks
Set your microwave to medium to low heat and place the chocolate in the microwave to heat up,

Remove your kit kat chocolate from the microwave and stir it.
If you do not get the desired results put your chocolate back in the microwave and repeat the process for another 30 seconds or so
Take out your kit kat chocolate and use it as desired,

Keep an eye on your chocolate because each microwave behaves differently. It can be tempting to leave your chocolate in the microwave but ensure that you take out your chocolate and stir it regularly for best results. Take note of your heat, for best results melt your chocolate at low heat.

The Stovetop Method

The stovetop method is an effective way to melt your chocolate. It is also quick and effective like the microwave method. Take extra precautions when using the stovetop method to melt your kit kat chocolate.

What You Need

A small pot or pan with a bowl if you do not have a double boiler
Your kit kat chocolate

Steps For Heating On The Stovetop

Unwrap your kit kat chocolate
Put water inside your pot or pan and place a bowl over the pot or pan. If you are using a double boiler put the water inside the bottom pan.
Switch on your stove to medium to low heat and let the pan/pot heat up

Place your kit kat chocolate inside the double boiler over barely simmering water/ put your chopped chocolate inside your bowl and let it melt
Ensure that the bottom part of your bowl does not touch the water inside your pan or pot
Stir your kit kat chocolate gently until it has completely melted.

Use of a heat-safe rubber spatula to scrape the sides of your bowl as you stir your kinder chocolate
Take it out and serve as desired

The Water Bath Method

Another effective way for melting chocolate is using a hot water bath. This method is also just as effective. You can use the water bath method for melting multiple chocolates at once.

You Will Need

A slow cooker
Mason jars

Kit kat Chocolate

Follow These Steps

Unwrap your chocolate and chop it or leave it whole if it fits the mason jars

Fill up your slow cooker with some hot water
Set your heat on medium to low and leave the lid off
Put your kit kat chocolate inside the large mason jars

Put the wide-mouth mason jars inside the hot water
Make sure that no water gets inside the mason jars
Leave the slow cooker with the lid off for about 20 to 30 minutes for the chocolate to melt

Take out the mason jars when you get your desired results

The Slow Cooker Method

The slow cooker method is another effective way to melt your chocolate. This method is also one of the best ways to melt any kind of chocolate. It is also ideal for melting chocolate in large batches.

You Need

A slow cooker
Your kit kat chocolate

Follow These Steps

Unwrap your kit kat chocolate and chop it. You can leave it whole if you like
Place your kit kat chocolate directly into the slow cooker
Set your cooker to low or medium heat depending on the results you desire

Cover your cooker and let it the chocolate melt for 5 to 10 minutes
Stir your chocolate until you get the results you want,
Switch off your cooker and take out your chocolate

The Sandwich Bag Method

You can make use of a plastic bags and some hot water to melt your kit kat chocolate. This sandwich method is effective for melting all kinds of chocolate. This method is also ideal for drizzling and decorating cakes, muffins, cupcakes and the like with the melted chocolate.

What You Need

A plastic bag

Your kit kat chocolate
A bowl

Follow These Steps

Unwrap your kit kat chocolate and place it inside the plastic bag
Seal the plastic bag securely
Put the plastic bag with your chocolate inside some hot water

You can place the plastic bag inside another plastic bag to make sure that water does not sip in
When your chocolate has melted use a scissors to cut a small corner of the bag in order to drizzle it and decorate your cakes.

Tips For Melting Baking Chocolate

If you decide to chop your kit kat chocolate do it with a knife and not hands. That way your chocolate can melt evenly. Controlling heat is very important because when exposed to too much heat too fast, your chocolate may burn or get an icky, grainy texture so make sure that you cook your kit kat chocolate on low heat. Also stir you must stir your chocolate with a non-metallic spatula for best results.

Uses Of Melted Chocolate

There are so many uses of melted chocolate and some of them are as follows;