How Do You Melt Ghirardelli Melting Wafers?

Place Ghirardelli Melting Wafers in a microwave-safe container and microwave at half power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly (product keeps its original shape until stirred). If not completely melted, continue to microwave in 15 second intervals and stir until smooth.

How do you melt melting wafers?

Place the wafers in a microwave- safe dish. Set the microwave to 50% power and zap for 15 second increments. Remove the dish and stir thoroughly, if necessary keep microwaving for 10 to 15 second intervals to melt completely.

Do you have to temper Ghirardelli melting wafers?

Once melted, these dark coating wafers become the perfect topping or decoration for bonbons, fruits, pretzels, truffles, and other decadent desserts. Best of all, they’re easy to melt, stir, and use with no tempering required!

Do you have to temper melting wafers?

Wafers make perfect melting chocolate. Unlike, chips, they do not hold their shape. Some wafers, like the A’Peels and the Snaps, do not need to be tempered. However, the couverture wafers need to be tempered.

Can you remelt melting wafers?

First of all, we don’t usually recommend re-melt the chocolate after it has melted and frozen already. In order to get the best coating and tempering, re-melt the chocolate, but not more than once after initial use. The strong chocolaty flavors might go bland.

Are melting wafers the same as candy melts?

Candy Melts®, candy wafers, chocolate coating, almond bark—they’re all products made for dipping, molding, and coating without needing to temper chocolate. I’ll call them candy wafers here, but if you see them sold under another name, don’t be alarmed. They’ll all work just the same.

Do melting wafers Harden?

How Long Do Candy Melts Take to Harden? Depending on the project, candy can take anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes to harden completely. Smaller items, like cake pops, dipped pretzels or drizzled popcorn, can harden in roughly 10 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

How long do Ghirardelli melting wafers last?

Candy Wafer Shelf Life The ingredients in candy wafers will not “go bad” in the first year of storage; however, the workability may change. After one year, candy wafers will usually have fat bloom, requiring them to be thinned out when melting. To eliminate such problems, purchase candy wafers as you need them.

Why won’t my candy melts melt?

It could be due the temperature, humidity or the overall freshness of the candy itself. Temperature is very important when working with Candy Melts candy. A cold work surface or a cold room will cause the candy to thicken, then set. Before melting your Candy Melts candy, we suggest checking the use-by date on the bag.

How do you fix a overheated candy melt?

Saving Overheated Chocolate To cool the chocolate, remove the bowl from the heat source, transfer the chocolate to a dry, cool bowl, and stir in a handful of solid chocolate chunks. Stir constantly and allow the solid chocolate to bring down the temperature of the melted chocolate.

How do you melt candy melts on the stove?

Fill lower pan with water to below level of top pan. Heat water to a simmer, then remove from heat. Put Candy Melts® in top pan and set in position on lower pan. Stir constantly, without beating, until smooth and completely melted.

How do you melt make and mold candy wafers?

Instructions: Place desired amount of candy wafers in a microwave-safe container. Heat on half power for 30 seconds. Stir wafers (wafers will not appear melted until they are stirred). Continue heating on half power for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until wafers are completely melted.

How do you melt wafers in the microwave?

Microwave Oven Using a microwave-safe bowl, heat candy wafers at 50% power for 30 second intervals until wafers are melted. Make sure to stir in between each 30 second round in the microwave. Candy wafers will not change their shape unless they are stirred.