Forktionary

Bittersweet Chocolate Chips

Theobroma cacao Pantry Staple

Bittersweet Chocolate Chips Pantry Staple

At a Glance

  • Category Pantry Staple

The Forktionary Angle

"Unleash the rich, complex depth of quality dark chocolate in your baking."

Definition

Small pieces of chocolate containing at least 35% cacao solids (often 60-70%+), with less sugar than semi-sweet, offering a deep, intense chocolate flavor.

Antioxidant Capacity High (due to cacao flavonoids)
Melting Point Range 86-90°F (30-32°C)
Minimum Cacao Content 35% (often 60-70%+)

Flavor Profile

The primary flavor notes for Bittersweet Chocolate Chips are:

Intense Bitter Sweet (less so) Fruity Earthy Roasted

Chef’s Secret

For a richer, deeper flavor in chocolate chip cookies, gently melt half the bittersweet chocolate chips and stir them into the dough before adding the remaining chips.

Best Substitutes

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

adjust sugar if needed
Ratio 1:1

Dark Chocolate Bar

chopped
Ratio 1:1

Buying Guide

Check cacao percentage; higher percentage means deeper flavor and less sweetness.

Culinary Pairings

Raspberry Coffee Chili Sea Salt Orange Bourbon

Recipes Using Bittersweet Chocolate Chips

Best Ever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies image 113
Cookies And Brownies Course Time To Make Desserts

Best Ever Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate chewy chocolate chip cookie experience! These cookies are incredibly soft, rich, and packed with delicious chocolate chunks. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these are guaranteed to be a family favorite. Get ready for the BEST chewy chocolate chip cookies you'll ever taste!

See Complete Recipe
Best Chocolate Mayo Cake With Cocoa Mayo Frosting image 116
Preparation Desserts 3 Steps Or Less Chocolate

Best Chocolate Mayo Cake With Cocoa Mayo Frosting

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and decadent chocolate cake, perfect for when you're short on butter and eggs! Made with pantry staples, this recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor in both the cake and the creamy cocoa mayo frosting. A true miracle whip can be substituted for mayo in the cake (but not the frosting!), making this a surprisingly simple yet scrumptious dessert. Get ready to impress!

See Complete Recipe