Are candy melts good for cake pops?
Candy Melts candy can be used for dipping, drizzling, dunking and decorating – but it’s perhaps best known for coating cake pops. Whether you melt it using a melting pot or a double boiler, Candy Melts is a great way to personalize your cake pop creations.
Why are my candy melts not melting?
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.
Why do candy melts turn white?
Sugar bloom happens when moisture comes in contact with the chocolate – it dissolves the sugar crystals on the chocolate’s surface, leaving a white, powdery look. Fat bloom occurs due to improper storing conditions, dramatic changes in temperature, or a poor tempering process.
What is the difference between chocolate and candy melts?
Chocolate. Though Candy Melts have a similar look, taste and texture to chocolate, they are quite different. Melting chocolate requires a process called tempering, which gives chocolate that nice, shiny finish. Tempering involves temperature precision and a candy thermometer to do it properly.
Is it easy to melt merckens chocolate melts?
When working with Mercken’s Chocolate Melts, the most important thing is freshness. Old candy does not melt or is thick and difficult to work with. Buy with confidence from a company with tremendous turnover, insuring your candy making experience will be one with smooth, creamy easy to melt Mercken’s Chocolate Melts.
Do you need merckens to make cake pops?
Lots of cake pop artists use Merckens and buy in bulk. Depending on how much you use that might be worth it. If you are just making cake pops for family birthdays and stuff, splurge a little and stick with the best tasting one. Hope that helps. I purchased the Wilton chocolate melts and they already had bloom on them.
Why does merckens white chocolate get Lumpy?
Having trouble with Merckens White Chocolate getting lumpy. Am I overheating it. It’s hard to know what could have happened. The candy coating may have been old, you could have gotten water into it, or overheating it could cause it to burn. Low temps and a slow melt work best. Thanks for the testing.
Is there any chocolate in Wilton Candy melts?
Since there is ZERO chocolate in Wilton Candy Melts, the bloom isn’t a factor. Depending on much the candy has bloomed can make a difference in streaks left behind when the candy dries. I’d mix the two bags and go forward.