How long can melted chocolate last?
I would like to know how long melted chocolate can last in a freezer? My wedding is in 4.5 months and would like to start now to melt chocolate for the party favours
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Freezing chocolate is not ideal, because when it defrosts it can 'bloom' - you may have seen this happen with chocolate that has been stored unwrapped in the fridge. It gets an unsightly white coating.
If you absolutely must freeze it, wrap it very well, and bring the temperature down slowly. First let it cool out of the fridge, then in the fridge for several hours, then in the freezer.
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How Do You Store Melted Chocolate? As a general rule, you can store melted chocolate by pouring it into an airtight container and placing it in the fridge. Make sure that the melted chocolate is fully cooled before placing it into the container. The melted chocolate can be stored for up to three months.How long does melted chocolate stay good?
Refrigerated, the chocolate can be kept for a few months. Whether it makes up all or just a portion of the chocolate you need, leftovers work well in any recipe in which the chocolate will eventually be subjected to some heat, like baked goods or stovetop custards.Does melted chocolate go bad?
Does chocolate go bad in heat? Chocolate can go bad in the heat. If the chocolate melts or if condensation forms because of temperature changes then bacteria and mold could start to grow on the chocolate.Should melted chocolate be refrigerated?
Also, if you've just melted the chocolate to make a coating and haven't tempered it, then you must refrigerate it as it will melt even at colder room temperatures. Otherwise, it's best not to refrigerate. It will generally keep for a year or more at 55-60\xb0 F (about 13-15\xb0 C).How do you keep chocolate melted for a long time?
Keep it in a metal bowl or glass serving dish set tightly over a bowl of warm water or in a warm environment, such as a toasty kitchen. When kept at this temperature, the chocolate will be warm to the tongue, but not scalding.3 Super Easy Ways to Perfectly Melt Chocolate | You Can Cook That | Allrecipes.com
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Hello Nicole and welcome to Seasoned Advice! Per the information found here , 4.5 months should not be a problem.
It should be noted that freezing chocolate is not generally recommended. However, if you must do so you should be very detailed in your effort and you need to be sure and plan for enough time to do so properly.
As @ElendilTheTall notes, the chocolate must be cooled very gradually. It must be wrapped tightly and then placed in an air tight container. (I would recommend vacuum sealing.)
Also, when defrosting, the temperature must be brought up very slowly in order to prevent condensation from forming. When removing from the freezer wrap it in a towel and place in the fridge for several hours. Remove the towel and put back in the fridge for several more hours. When removing from the fridge, re-wrap it in the towel so that it comes up to room temperature very slowly.
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