Cut the white chocolate as specified in Step 1 above, but place it in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Lower Power. Set your microwave to 50 percent strength.
- Heat. Heat the white chocolate for 30 seconds, then take it out and give it a stir. ...
- Heat More. Continue microwaving in 30-second bursts at medium power, stirring as needed.
Should you Stir white chocolate when melting?
Heat the chocolate for 30 seconds, take it out and stir it. You should always stir it because it holds its shape even when melted. You might have to repeat the procedure a few times before you see the white chocolate melting evenly.
What happens when you melt white chocolate?
It can easily "sieze" and turn lumpy or grainy when melting and also scorches very easily. Generally it is much better to melt white chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of warm water, rather than in a microwave, as it is easier to keep control over the temperature.
