How to Marble Chocolate

Marbled white chooclate on a serving plate

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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

Chilling Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Sweets

Cuisine: World

Keyword: marble chocolate

Servings: servings

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Cindy

Ingredients

20 oz white chocolate or dark chocolate (see note)
3 colors decorating gel or 4 oz dark chocolate

Instructions

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.

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Notes

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.

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