Tempering Chocolate Calculator

Calculate precise temperatures for perfectly tempered chocolate

Current Status: Tempered!

Next: Ready to use - work quickly

1. Melt To

122°F

2. Cool To

82°F

3. Work At

90°F

Tabling Method Steps

  1. Melt 2/3 of chocolate to 122°F
  2. Pour onto marble slab, spread and scrape
  3. Work until cooled to 82°F
  4. Return to bowl, mix until 90°F

Signs of Proper Temper

  • Chocolate sets quickly at room temperature (3-5 minutes)
  • Has a glossy, shiny finish
  • Snaps cleanly when broken
  • Contracts slightly and releases easily from molds
  • No white streaks or bloom