What Are Miniature chocolate pieces and How Can I Use Them?
If miniature chocolate pieces have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 5 recipes to try them in.
Key Points
- Miniature chocolate pieces are mini chips or finely chopped bar for delicate batters.
- Their small size spreads chocolate evenly and sinks less than full chips.
- Use like chocolate pieces; see chocolate chips for melting and storage.
What are miniature chocolate pieces?
Miniature chocolate pieces are small bits of chocolate: mini chips or finely chopped bar, sized to scatter through a delicate batter without weighing it down.
The small size is the whole reason to choose them. Mini pieces spread more evenly than full chips, so a thin cookie or a light cake gets chocolate in every bite instead of a few heavy pockets. They also sink less, which helps in a loose batter.
Use them like any chocolate pieces: fold in at the end, keep them off anything hot enough to smear. For melting, swaps, and storage, see chocolate chips.
Quick facts
- In Chinese
- 微型巧克力片
- British (UK) term
- Miniature chocolate pieces
- en français
- morceaux de chocolat miniatures
- en español
- piezas de chocolate en miniatura
Recipes using miniature chocolate pieces
There are 5 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chocolate-Bourbon Bites
A boozy twist on traditional holiday treats, featuring a rich blend of chocolate, bourbon, and nuts, making them a cherished family favorite during Christmas.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Supreme
Chocolate chip cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust and a dense, creamy filling studded with mini chocolate chips throughout. A rich baked cheesecake finished with whipped cream.
Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters
Chocolate chow mein clusters bind crunchy chow mein noodles with melted caramels, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. A no-bake retro candy ready in 20 minutes.
Gingerbread Teddy Bear Cookies
Have some fun when it comes to baking with these scrumptious cookies your kids will love!
Black-And-White Cupcakes
Rich chocolate cake meets tangy cream cheese in marbled cupcakes studded with mini chocolate chips for a bakery-style treat that delivers two flavors in every bite.
