Chocolate ganache
Instructions
Tips
When the mixture is completely cold, you can whip it to make it fluffy, almost like a mousse. This is perfect for using as topping on cakes, but also just to eat on its own.
Chocolate ganache
Ingredients
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Dark chocolate
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200 g |
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Double cream
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150 ml |
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Butter
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1 tbsp |
Intro
Creamy, rich chocolate that brings decadent enjoyment to almost any cake or dessert. As luxurious as it tastes and looks, chocolate ganache is quick and easy to whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Chocolate ganache as cake filling
Few things in life are more enticing than a rich chocolate ganache. It can be part of almost any dessert, cake, or treat. Or it can have its own solo show, with fresh fruit for added brightness. But one of the most appreciated uses for chocolate ganache is as a cake filling. Here, the possibilities are endless. Make the ganache as dark and as sweet as you like it. Then simply spread it between layers of sponge cake: plain, chocolate, or flavoured. Then, complement the ganache with whipped cream and fruits and you have the ideal cake for birthdays and other special occasions.
Flavour your chocolate ganache
While chocolate ganache on its own comes close to flavour perfection, you may want to incorporate other flavours that you love. The simplest way is to substitute some or all of your chocolate with a flavoured variant: mint, orange, or even chilli. Another way is to add dry ingredients to your cream at the beginning of cooking: orange or lemon zest, finely chopped mint, or any dried spice such as cinnamon or ginger. Liqueurs and flavour extracts can be added to the ganache at the end. Just bear in mind that adding liquid can make your ganache a tad thinner and runnier.
