There are no other that I know alternatives to the wilton candy melts. Also chocolate colorings are not easy to buy. Candy melts are chocolate discs that you melt and come in a variety of colors.
Wilton makes them here and you can also buy them in a bulk store. HTH, there's not much more I can add. It's just melting chocolate. Enjoy your day! EDIT: You might be able to use white chocolate and try adding paste colors to it. I've never tried it, but maybe it would work. Just a thought. I must not have made myself clear.
I know what the candy melts are but here in UK don't know what to use or where to buy instead of them White chocolate would have to be tempered I assume and don't want to go down that road as yet thanks for taking the time to reply cecb. I have seen dark chocolate and white chocolate disks in a few cake decorating shops here no colors unless it's Wiltons.
If I remember correctly they are using marked as 'coating chocolate', and have 'non-tempering' somewhere on the label. The shop in St. Neots Cambridgeshire that I like carry the dark and white, but I've never looked at the price. Squires Kitchen sells some chocolate coloring, but it's quite expensive. Sugarshack UK sells the Wilton melts starting at 2. To consider: another UK CCer that I've chatted with buys chocolate straight from Callebaut and uses the easy-tempering microwave method.
This might be your best cost option. As far as I know, this company are the only?? Suzanne x. Use caution when melting white chocolate, it burns much easier.
Best way is over a pot of simmering water and watch it closely. It's been a while since I shopped in the UK but I think the equivalent is just "cooking chocolate" - the bags of chocolate buttons for cooking - also called compound chocolate here in Australia.
Can't help on the colouring though I'm afraid. What you want is good old fashioned Scotbloc cake covering comes in bar form - you find it in the baking aisle of the supermarket go to a big one for most choice!
Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Empty a package of candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Most packages contain 12 to 16 ounces to g of wafers.
If your package contains more than that, measure out 12 to 16 ounces to g of wafers into a bowl and save the rest for later. For a smaller batch, fill a plastic piping bottle halfway with candy melts instead. Leave the bottle's lid off. Do not use full power; slow and steady is the key here. If you use full power, the wafers may overheat and turn hard, like seized chocolate. Stir the candy melts with a rubber spatula. Use a pot holder or oven mitt to take the bowl out of the microwave.
Give the wafers a stir with a rubber spatula. Don't worry if they don't look fully melted yet. Use a towel or oven mitt to protect your hand. If you poured the wafers into a bottle, knead the bottle instead. If the bottle is too hot, cover your hand with a towel or oven mitt to protect it. Heat and stir the wafers at second intervals until they melt. Take the bowl out, then give the wafers a stir. Repeat this process until the candy takes on a honey-like consistency.
If you are using a plastic bottle, heat the bottle at second intervals instead. Stir the candy melts with a skewer or knead the bottle with your hands.
Use the candy as desired. Pour it into plastic candy molds, drizzle it over homemade chocolate, or dip cake pops into it. Be sure to work quickly, however, or the candy will harden. If the candy does harden, just pop it back into the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, then give it a stir. Did you make this recipe? Leave a review. Method 2. Fill a pot with water 2 inches 5.
This will be your double-boiler, so make sure that the bottom of the heat-safe glass bowl that you'll be using doesn't touch the water. If you need to, set the bowl on top of the pot to test it out, but be sure to take it off later. This method works the best for dipping cake pops and fruit. Bring the water to a simmer, then take it off the burner. This is important; if you leave the pot on the stove, the candy will overheat and burn.
Low heat is key to melting the candy. Place the bowl on top of the pot, then add the candy melts. Make sure that the bowl is made from glass and heat-safe. A metal bowl will generate too much heat, and a plastic bowl may warp. You can try using an actual double-boiler made from 2 pots, but it may get too hot.
A bowl would be much better. How many wafers you add is up to you. You can use the entire bag or just a portion. Now check if the mixture is thin enough to get your desired coating; if not, add one more teaspoon of shortening and stir like before. Keep adding and stirring shortening like this until you get your anticipated concentration.
Moreover, shortenings are highly processed and consist of trans-fats. Trans-fats may cause many internal health problems.
You can add them to make your candy-melt concentration perfect. It simplifies your hassle for thinning the melts. EZ Thin has a crystal structure and white texture, almost like sugar. Some common ingredients used for making EZ Thin are partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil and soy lecithin. This depends on its manufacturer and varies with each other.
You just need to add some of this thinner into your candy melt mold and stir properly. Usually, the ratio is two tablespoons of EZ Thin with 12 oz of candy melts.
Add a little amount at first to see the result. Keep adding until you get what you want. Oils are also some of the regular items which are always available in your pantry, and they are also used to make your candy melts thinner. But you should not just add any oil you have available. Few oils will work smoothly and also add some flavors, whereas others will ruin your whole project. Serving troughs: If you are primarily interested in making chocolate fondue, find a melting pot that includes handy side serving troughs to hold wedges of fruit, cookies, and other tidbits for dipping.
Fountain: To really impress at your next chocolate fondue party, go with a melting pot that also includes a fountain feature. Whether you plan to use your candy melting pot more for molded candy or chocolate fondue, you can save yourself an extra expense by going with a model that ships with all the accessories you will need.
In addition to instructions and recipe booklets, some candy melting pots also include extras like spatulas , dipping forks or skewers , or candy molds. More expensive options will tend to have a higher capacity, a better overall quality build, and offer more advanced features or accessories.
As mentioned, you should also factor into your price any additional candy-making or fondue accessories that you will need to purchase on top of the melting pot price. If a lid is important to your melting plans, be sure you shop with that in mind. Not all melting pots ship with lids included. Chocolate fondue can be easily made by combining chocolate chips or wafers with heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
Add extras such as chopped hazelnuts, a splash of espresso, Kahlua, or peppermint extract to liven up the fondue. If your chocolate or candy is starting to become too thick, you can add a little oil, butter, or shortening to thin it out. Start with minimal amounts and work your way up until you reach the desired consistency.
For molded chocolates, choose a non-metallic, flexible mold so you can more easily remove the chocolates after they have set up. Can you melt cheese with these? While the temperatures of the majority of candy melting pots do not get hot enough for them to be used like a traditional crockpot, they are actually quite effective at melting cheese for use on nachos or as traditional fondue.
Is there an easy way to do different colored candies with melting pots? Outside of washing the insert and melting a different colored candy, not really. Your best bet if you want to create candies of different colors is to use multiple inner pots and switch them out.
Keep your eye open for melting pots that ship with multiple inserts. Another option is to purchase another insert when you buy the original melting pot; some allow you to do this right from the listing page. A third option: pick up more than one melting pot. Most are not expensive, and if you frequently use them to create candy, it may be worth it to buy more than one.
Can you add chocolate to melting pots while you are using them? If you find your melting pot starting to run low, you can easily add additional candy chips or wafers to the pot to replenish it. This will allow even a compact pot to pull off a large candy job.
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