Make a quick chocolate dip by melting dark chocolate with coconut oil
Melt dark chocolate with a small amount of coconut oil to create a smooth, dippable coating.
Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil and melt together, then stir until uniform. Use as a dip/coating for cooled snacks and let it set in the fridge.
The short version
- Coconut oil helps make melted chocolate more fluid for dipping.
- Stir until completely smooth before dipping.
How to do it
- 1
Melt dark chocolate together with a teaspoon of coconut oil.
Stir to fully combine for a smooth coating.
Watch this step - 2
Optionally add a tiny squeeze of honey and mix.
Add a small amount so the coating doesn’t become thick or seize.
Watch this step - 3
Dip cooled pieces into the chocolate coating.
Coat after cooling so it adheres and doesn’t slide off.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Trying to dip while the base is still hot
Cool the pieces first so the coating sets better.
Why it works
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Put it to use
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