Which type of chocolate melts faster, white or dark?

by Jerrilyn Peterson
(Lake Stevens WA)

Since dark clothes make you hotter than lighter colored clothes do, I think that dark chocolate would melt faster than white chocolate.

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Hi Jerrilyn,

Interesting question and observation. :)

However, I believe white chocolate actually melts faster as it has a very low burning point.

It's not easy to melt white chocolate in the microwave like you can with milk or dark chocolate. You really need to melt it over a double boiler being very careful not to get even a drip of water or moisture in it.

Don't let the bottom of the bowl touch the simmering water and keep the water only lightly simmering.

I prefer milk and dark chocolate to white chocolate, but it can be so lovely as a decorative touch. It's well worth using!

~Angie