Tip

Beginner

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Set chocolate coatings quickly by chilling briefly in the fridge

After dipping or topping, refrigerate for about 5 minutes to firm and set the coating.

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Place coated items in the fridge for a short chill to help the chocolate set. This makes them less messy and easier to handle.

The short version

A short chill helps coatings firm up fast.

What you need

refrigerator

What goes wrong

Handling before the coating sets

Chill briefly until the surface is firm.

Why it works

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