How to Marble Chocolate
Learn how to marble chocolate for a fancy look and beautiful color contrast. All you need is some chocolate, a second color of chocolate or decorating gel and a toothpick.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Chilling Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: World
Keyword: marble chocolate
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Cindy
- 20 oz white chocolate or dark chocolate (see note)
- 3 colors decorating gel or 4 oz dark chocolate
Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
In a medium bowl, add chocolate for the base (see note). Melt it using the double boiler methods over a pot of barely simmering water, or in the microwave using 20-second intervals at medium power. Stir periodically until smooth.
If using a second chocolate for marbling, melt in a second bowl using the same method.
Pour the melted chocolate into the middle of the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out to your desired thickness using a spatula (1/8-1/4 inch is ideal).
Drizzle 7-8 straight lines of the second chocolate or decorating gel onto the melted chocolate. Then slowly wave a toothpick/skewer/cake tester/needle in large S-shaped strokes to create colorful swirls through the chocolate. Continue until you achieve the look you want.
Place the baking sheet in the fridge or freezer for 2 hours or more to harden completely. Break into pieces to serve or use as directed on cakes or desserts.
- Chocolate: It's best to use quality baking chocolate from brands such as Baker's, Ghirardelli, Lindt and Callebaut, to name a few. Chocolate chips are more prone to seizing up and clumping.
- Colors: Look for the most striking color contrast in selecting your ingredients. For example, if you're using white chocolate as the base, use dark/milk chocolate or decorating gels for the swirls. If you're using milk or dark chocolate for the base, white chocolate is ideal for creating the marbling.
- Storage: You can store marbled chocolate in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags in the fridge for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 135mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbs: 28g