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Funnily enough, it's super simple. First boil some water. Second, very slowly, as in 1-2 tsp at a time add in the boiling water and whisk the chocolate vigorously until the mixture is smooth again. The hot water will essentially melt the clumps back to a liquid consistency.

Saving Overheated Chocolate

The solid chocolate will quickly lower the temperature of the melted chocolate. If the chocolate remains thick or lumpy, try straining it through a sieve. If this doesn't solve the problem, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil or melted vegetable shortening while stirring constantly.

But don't despair! This chocolate can still be used (as long as it isn't burnt) so don't bin it immediately. If the chocolate has seized because it has been overheated, try stirring in a couple of pieces of solid chocolate (this will not work if the chocolate has seized from moisture).

To thin melted chocolate, add a small amount of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or cocoa butter, stirring gently until it reaches the desired consistency. Melt slowly to avoid overheating, and keep water out to prevent the chocolate from seizing.

To fix seized chocolate, you can use one of the following methods: Add warm liquid: Gradually add a small amount of warm liquid (e.g., milk, cream, or water) to the seized chocolate while stirring continuously. Start with a teaspoon and increase as needed until the chocolate becomes smooth and glossy again.

If a bit of water accidentally gets splashed in your bowl, you may still be able to resuscitate the seized chocolate. To fix slightly seized chocolate, try adding hot cream to the chocolate and incorporating it by gently stirring with a rubber spatula.

Use Dairy. Another sure shot way to revive the original texture of the melted chocolate is by adding dairy products such as hot cream and stirring until it's smooth again. The resulting mixture, comparatively, will have a thinner consistency than desired and you might have to alter the recipe.

Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil while microwaving helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and makes it the perfect consistency for dipping! The caveat here is that once cool, the chocolate won't set up quite as hard as it did to begin with due to the added fat content.

The way to fix seized chocolate is completely counterintuitive. It's done by actually adding a little bit of melted butter, oil, or water back into the mixture and stirring vigorously.

My chocolate has seized: Part 1: Burnt Chocolate. Burnt chocolate can be a frustrating experience for any chocolate lover. It can turn your delicious and indulgent dessert into a bitter, smoky mess.

Does seized chocolate taste different? ›

Burnt chocolate will have a burnt aroma and taste, as well as a lumpy and grainy texture.

Perfectly safe. Happens all the time. It may look a bit odd and discoloured). The water activity (Aw) of chocolate is so low that bacteria will not grow.

The next time you're dipping treats in chocolate, add a dollop of coconut oil to the melting chocolate. The more coconut oil you use, the more liquid and smooth the chocolate coating will be. As a baseline, we recommend adding one tablespoon of coconut oil per one cup of chocolate.

Adding butter or oil increases the fat content of the melted chocolate, making it smoother and easier to work with. Perfectly melted chocolate will be smooth, silky, and have a shiny finish, says KitchenSeer. If your chocolate is too thick or clumpy, you may be able to save it with some room temperature butter.

Overheating Chocolate

Excessive heat can cause the chocolate's cocoa particles to cluster, resulting in a lumpy texture. You can prevent this clustering by not exposing your chocolate to direct heat, such as when you place it in a hot pan or microwave it for too long.

Cooking Tip: How to save lumpy melted chocolate and to bring it back to life. This often happens with melted milk chocolate when it overheats or gets a splash of water. Add a couple of tablespoons boiling water and stir through. This will remove the lumps and make it silky smooth again.

Unfortunately, carbonization (the process of burning chocolate) is irreversible. The same goes for other burnt foodstuffs like burnt caramel or meat. Our chefs would recommend you to scrape the burnt part away if you can and throw it away.