8 Different Ways To Melt Chocolate Perfectly For Any Type Of Dessert

Electric Chocolate Melter

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Hair Dryer Hack

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Grating

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Microwave Melting

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Double Boiler Method

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Hot Cream Method

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Oven Method

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Bain-Marie Technique

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