Okay, so I’ve been messing around with these Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers lately, and let me tell you, they’re pretty neat. I’m not much of a baker, but I do love me some chocolate, so I figured I’d give these a try. My first thought was, “What can I make with these that doesn’t involve a ton of work?” I mean, I’m all about that easy life.
First thing I did was just melt them down. You can do it in the microwave, which is super convenient. I just put some wafers in a bowl, popped it in the microwave, and heated them up in short bursts, stirring in between. It’s important not to overheat them, or they’ll get all weird and grainy. You just want them nice and smooth.
- Melting: Pop them in the microwave, heat in short bursts, stir until smooth. Easy peasy.
Once they were melted, I got a little creative. I had some strawberries in the fridge, so I dipped them in the chocolate. Boom, instant chocolate-covered strawberries. They were delicious, by the way. The chocolate set up pretty quickly, and it had a nice, shiny finish. It wasn’t super rich, but it was definitely chocolatey enough to satisfy my sweet tooth.
- Dipping: Dip anything you want – strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows. The world is your oyster.
Next, I tried making a simple chocolate ganache. I just heated up some heavy cream and poured it over the melted wafers. After letting it sit for a few minutes, I stirred it all together until it was smooth and glossy. This stuff was amazing. I used it as a frosting for some cupcakes I had, and it was a total game-changer. The texture was so silky, and it tasted way better than any store-bought frosting.
- Ganache: Heat up some cream, pour it over the melted wafers, let it sit, then stir. Instant fancy frosting.
I also used the melted wafers to make a chocolate drizzle for some ice cream. I just put some melted chocolate in a ziplock bag, snipped off a tiny corner, and drizzled away. It looked pretty fancy, if I do say so myself. Plus, it made the ice cream even more delicious. Who doesn’t love a little extra chocolate?
- Drizzling: Put melted chocolate in a bag, snip the corner, and drizzle away. Instant fancy dessert upgrade.
Things I learned
One thing I learned is that these wafers are not ideal for actual baking. I tried using them in a cookie recipe, and it just didn’t work out. They melted too easily and made the cookies spread out way too much. So, stick to using them for things that don’t require baking, like frostings, ganaches, and coatings.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with these Ghirardelli wafers. They’re easy to use, they taste good, and they’re perfect for someone like me who wants to make something chocolatey without a lot of fuss. I’d definitely recommend them if you’re looking for a simple way to elevate your desserts.
- No Baking: Wafers are great for unbaked treats, not for baking. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
So, that’s my little adventure with Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers. I’m sure there are tons of other things you can do with them, but these were just a few of my experiments. If you’ve got any other ideas, let me know. I’m always up for trying new things, especially when chocolate is involved. They set up shiny and snappy, but they tasted a bit waxy, just not like the premium samples. It does not have the robust flavor of the tempered premium samples. That said, if you don’t have the time or patience to temper real chocolate, it is good for you.
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