How long will Wilton melts stay good?

by Gregg

How long will Wilton melts stay good?

I have some Wilton melts that are 2 years old. I keep them in the freezer. The only time they are out is when I am making candy.


Are these not any good? I drizzled some on some cookies. They where a little harder to melt, but tasted okay.


Thanks,
Gregg

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Hi Gregg,

Your Wilton candy melts should still be good for years as long as they have been handled correctly.


Of course, fresher is better as in most cases, but as you discovered, your candy melts still tasted fine.


When in doubt, look on the packaging for a phone number to call the manufacturer. They usually list a customer service number on most products and you can ring them and ask about how long the particular product will last.


I've used chocolate melts that were a few years old myself and discovered the same thing as you did. They were a little harder to work with to get the right melting consistency, but they tasted great and no one was the wiser. :)


To help get a better melting consistency from older or less than fresh Wilton melts (or other chips or candy melts) get some Paramount Crystals and add a little to the candy when melting. They work wonders.


The only time I would really be concerned would be if you tasted the Wilton candy melts and they had a rancid taste. Of course, you would definitely not want to use them in that case.


The rule of thumb is pretty much that however the chocolate tastes before you melt it, it's going to taste the same afterward (unless you add flavoring oils to it, etc).


Taste test first if you are the least bit unsure. I always sample my chocolate candy bits regardless before making any candy or dessert that includes chocolate bits. I just can't resist!


Blessings,
Angie from Chocolate Candy Mall