Can I add butter to candy melts?
Can I add butter to candy melts?
If you don't have EZ Thin on hand, you can also add a small amount of solid white vegetable shortening, using the same technique of starting with a small amount and adding in more as needed. We don't suggest using milk, water, cream, butter or half-and-half to thin your melted candy.
Can you use vegetable oil to thin candy melts?
– If your candy melts are too thick, which they usually are to me, I add vegetable oil, bit by bit though, until you reach your desired consistency. – To thin your candy melts, use either vegetable oil like I said before, or buy Paramount Crystals online.
Can you remelt candy melts?
If the candy coating is too thick, you will have a difficult time dipping the cake pops. If at any time the Candy Melts need reheating, microwave and stir at 40% power for 10 seconds intervals or less.
How do you fix a overheated candy melt?
Frequently, people tell us that they store candy wafers in their refrigerator or freezer – be warned, this is a major no-no in the candy making world. Always store candy wafers in cool, dry places, and in a container that is airtight. Plastic bags, food storage containers, and glass jars will all do the trick.
Can I use coconut oil to thin candy melts?
We don't suggest using milk, water, cream, butter or half-and-half to thin your melted candy. These ingredients will cause your candy to seize and render it unusable. Some decorators also suggest vegetable or coconut oil, however, we caution against it.
How do you drizzle candy melts?
Wilton Candy Melts are probably the most readily available option for cake pop coating. You can find them at Michael's in a wide variety of colors. They are packaged in 12 oz.
Can you mix candy melts and chocolate?
Hi Katie, Mixing "real" chocolate with candy melts shouldn't be a problem, in my opinion. I've mixed various chocolates together for dipping purposes and have had no trouble with it.
Can you use candy melts to make a drip cake?
You can use candy melts for this part but, once they set, the cake will be difficult to cut into. So, we recommend using a mixture of white chocolate, ganache, candy melts and gel colour. – Pop a small amount of candy melts into the ganache and then melt and add your gel colouring to get your desired hue.
How long does it take for melting chocolate to set?
Hi Ro, If you are just talking about using regular lollipop molds, they should firm up in the fridge easily within 10-15 minutes. The thicker the layer of chocolate, the longer it will take for the melted chocolate to set. If you are in a mad rush, you can even use the freezer.
What does candy melts taste like?
To be honest, they don't even taste like chocolate. They have a plain, almost milk-like flavor. With candy melts, it's more about presentation than taste. Flavored candy melts are much better as decorative chocolate than they are as a snack.