--- product_id: 13569859 title: "Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 2 Pound" brand: "merckens" price: "£28.16" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Merckens" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13569859-merckens-chocolate-coatings-dark-2-pound store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Perfect for fruit dipping & desserts 2 lbs premium dark chocolate Smooth melting at ≤65°F Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 2 Pound **Brand:** merckens **Price:** £28.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍫 Elevate your dessert game with silky smooth dark chocolate perfection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 2 Pound by merckens - **How much does it cost?** £28.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13569859-merckens-chocolate-coatings-dark-2-pound) ## Best For - merckens enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted merckens brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Re-melt Friendly:** If it melts during shipping, simply re-melt with no loss in quality or texture. - • **Effortless Melting:** Melts smoothly below 65°F for flawless candy making and coating every time. - • **Decadent 2-Pound Bag:** Generous size for all your gourmet creations and batch baking needs. - • **Trusted Flavor & Texture:** Renowned creamy, semi-sweet dark chocolate flavor that impresses even non-dark chocolate fans. - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Ideal for strawberries, molten lava cakes, ganache, and more—elevate your desserts. ## Overview Merckens Dark Chocolate Coatings come in a convenient 2-pound bag, offering a premium, semi-sweet dark chocolate that melts smoothly below 65°F. Perfect for candy making, fruit dipping, and baking, this versatile chocolate maintains its creamy texture even if re-melted after shipping. Highly rated for its rich flavor and ease of use, it’s a must-have for professional and home chefs aiming to impress. ## Description Extremely user-friendly, our Premium Chocolate and Rainbow Coatings are the legendary flavor profile you’ve known for years and are renowned for their creamy texture and unique, milky flavor. Review: The BEST! - Many people talk about the chocolate not melting smooth. take 1/2 tsp of coconut oil and met it on the bottom of a pan and add the chocolate. Keep stirring, put it on the heat for 1 minute stirring, take off the heat and stir for 1 minute, add it back to the heat as you stir.... keep doing it until its Melted evenly. This is amazing chocolate! Not sour like the dark chocolate. They arrived fresh, the texture was perfect. Review: Chocolate disks - Great melting Chocolates. Very easy ## Features - Merckens Dark Chocolate Coatings - 2 pound bag - In general, chocolates melts if they are kept beyond 65 degrees Fahrenheit. At the same time, Chocolate may melt in shipping if ordering during warmer temperatures. If it melts during shipping, it can be remelted and there will be little change in the hardened/finished chocolate - Chocolate may melt in shipping if ordering during warmer temperatures. If it melts during shipping, it can be remelted. - Quality melting chocolate is smooth and creamy and will work very nicely for all your candy making needs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009K16T32 | | Age Range Description | 3+ | | Best Sellers Rank | #97,411 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #599 in Chocolate Candy Assortment Boxes | | Brand | Merckens | | Brand Name | Merckens | | Container Type | Bag | | Cuisine | Versatile | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,576 Reviews | | Flavor | Dark Chocolate | | Item Form | Wafer | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Size | 2 Pound (Pack of 1) | | Sweetness | Semi-Sweet | | Sweetness Description | Semi-Sweet | | UPC | 026959822005 | | Unit Count | 32 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Merckens - **Flavor:** Dark Chocolate - **Item Form:** Wafer - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Sweetness:** Semi-Sweet ## Images ![Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 2 Pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xBmNeUkLL.jpg) ![Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 2 Pound - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715YBHjwUZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this product require tempering?** A: I microwave the chocolate until it is barely melted, and then I stir it until it is completely melted. **Q: What are the ingredients?** A: Ingredients: Sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils, nonfat dry milk, milk, glyceryl lacto esters of fatty acids, soy lecithin added as an emulsifier, blue 1 lake, salt, and artificial flavor added. **Q: Where is this product made?** A: To the best of my knowledge, the wafers are made in the USA. Merckens started up in the US (Buffalo, NY) and is currently owned by Cargill **Q: How do you store this?** A: You should never refrigerate or freeze chocolate. Keep stored in a dark, cool place. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST! *by J***N on April 23, 2026* Many people talk about the chocolate not melting smooth. take 1/2 tsp of coconut oil and met it on the bottom of a pan and add the chocolate. Keep stirring, put it on the heat for 1 minute stirring, take off the heat and stir for 1 minute, add it back to the heat as you stir.... keep doing it until its Melted evenly. This is amazing chocolate! Not sour like the dark chocolate. They arrived fresh, the texture was perfect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocolate disks *by S***S on April 30, 2026* Great melting Chocolates. Very easy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yummy melting chocolate *by L***R on December 27, 2024* Great product. Microwave in spurts of no more than 30 sec at a time, mixing for a minute in-between to let the melting set in and you will have quick and easy to use melted, delicious chocolate! Great value for price. No complaints. ## Frequently Bought Together - Merckens Chocolate Coatings, Dark, 2 Pound - Eastanbul Dried & Chopped Kataifi Shredded Fillo Dough, Kurutulmus Kadayif Pastry Dough, Ingredient for The Viral Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar, Shredded Phyllo, Kunafa, Knafeh, Katifi, 170g (6oz) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13569859-merckens-chocolate-coatings-dark-2-pound](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13569859-merckens-chocolate-coatings-dark-2-pound) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*