double boiler

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Place the caramels and the cream in the top pan of the double boiler, or the saucepan in the skillet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

This deeply decadent, fudgy chocolate cake takes just five ingredients and 20 minutes; no sifter, stand mixer, or double boiler in sight.

From Salon • May 27, 2022

Some cooks prefer mixing the sauce in a double boiler, or a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, which is one of the methods Gill and Parla share in their book.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2022

Swiss meringue is made from egg whites and sugar heated in a double boiler until the sugar melts, then beaten until buoyant and creamy.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022

An hour later, Dee is washing and prepping the strawberries and cherries while Jorge melts dark chocolate in a double boiler.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King