Ganache is a luxurious, creamy mixture of chocolate and cream that is used as a glaze, filling, or frosting in pastries and desserts. Originating from France, ganache has become a beloved ingredient among pastry chefs and home bakers alike, due to its versatility and ability to elevate any confection. With its rich, velvety texture and decadent flavor, ganache adds an elegant touch to any dessert, whether it's a simple chocolate cake or an elaborate gateau. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, creating the perfect ganache is an essential skill that will unlock new possibilities in your culinary repertoire.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GANACHE
This ganache recipe (which can easily be multiplied) is the base for Apricot and Ganache Tartlets, Chocolate Cakes with Ganache Glaze, Mini Chocolate Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache, and Peanut Butter Truffles. For step-by-step photos, see our handy 101.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Coarsely chop chocolate. A serrated knife is best for the job; its sawlike teeth grab the chocolate, breaking it up.
- Bring cream just to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over chocolate, and add salt. Let stand for 10 minutes (don't stir -- doing so will cool the ganache too quickly, making it grainy).
- Stir with a whisk until smooth and shiny to break up any pieces and emulsify cream and chocolate.
- Chocolate will often settle on the bottom or sides of the bowl. Scrape the dish with a rubber spatula to incorporate all of it.
- To make a whipped filling or frosting: Let ganache cool to room temperature, stirring often, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Beat it with a mixer on medium-high speed until paler and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. (This will yield about 2 cups.) Transfer to a disposable pastry bag with a large opening and use it as a filling for mini whoopie pies or spread it over cupcakes.
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like.
Provided by INGRIDEVOGEL
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rum if desired.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over a cake. Start at the center of the cake and work outward. For a fluffy frosting or chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick, then whip with a whisk until light and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Steps:
- Cook the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
MASTER GANACHE
Can deep, dark, intense, rich, velvety smooth chocolate be a spiritual experience? It certainly is heavenly when mixed with cream. Praise the pastry angels and pass the bonbons! This is the basic ganache recipe. Use it for truffles, tarts, fillings, you name it. Follow the same technique when adjusting the recipe for firm and soft ganache. An alternative food processor method is given, which can be applied to any ganache recipe in this chapter. My desire is not only to introduce you to ganache but also to make it a staple in your refrigerator. As long as you don't eat it all as a midnight snack, it can be available to help you throw together dessert at a moment's notice.
Provided by Sherry Yard
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Using a serrated knife, finely chop the chocolate into 1/4-inch pieces. Don't be lazy here. Big chunks will not melt.
- Traditional method: Place the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boiling means the cream will actually rise up in the pan and threaten to boil over.
- Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chopped chocolate. Tap the bowl on the counter to settle the chocolate into the cream, then let it sit for 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, slowly stir in a circular motion, starting from the center of the bowl, and working out to the sides. Be careful not to add too much air to the ganache. Stir until all the chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. It may look done after 1 minute of stirring, but keep going to be sure it's emulsified.
- Food processor method: Place the chopped chocolate in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat (or bring to a boil in the microwave.)
- Immediately pour the hot cream into the food processor, on top of the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then pulse the machine 3 times. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and pulse 3 more times, until all the chocolate is melted. This smooth, silky chocolate is now ganache. Transfer the ganache to a bowl.
- Let the ganache sit at room temperature until it cools to 70 degrees F. In a 65 degree F room, this will take approximately 4 hours or 2 hours in the refrigerator. You can speed up the process by pouring the ganache out onto a clean baking sheet (thinner layers cool faster.) Once the ganache reaches 70 degrees F, it is ready to be used. At this point it can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Ice your favourite cakes and bakes with this decadent ganache. A blend of dark chocolate, sugar and double cream, it's a heavenly combination
Provided by Esther Clark
Time 10m
Yield Makes enough to ice one cake/about 500g
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the chocolate in a large mixing bowl. Pour the cream into a saucepan with the sugar and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously until the sugar is melted. Bring to the boil, then quickly remove from the heat, pour over the chocolate and whisk until smooth and glossy. Use straight away or leave to cool down a little until thick enough to spread on a cake. Alternatively, leave to cool completely, then beat with an electric whisk until light and fluffy and spread on a cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE GANACHE ICING
This frosting recipe quickly makes a rich, creamy, and dark chocolate icing with just bittersweet chocolate, brandy, butter, and heavy cream.
Provided by Sandra Bennett
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt chocolate, cream, butter or margarine, and brandy together until smooth. Allow to cool a little before spreading liberally over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
This smooth, satin chocolate ganache recipe will bring a touch of elegance to even the most basic cake. A simple garnish, like fresh fruit, adds the finishing touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth., For a pourable ganache, cool, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 85°-90° and is slightly thickened, about 40 minutes. Pour over cake, allowing some to drape down the sides. Spread ganache with a spatula if necessary to evenly coat, working quickly before it thickens. Let stand until set., For spreadable ganache, chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GANACHE
Steps:
- In a small saucepan combine the corn syrup and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and add the chocolate. Stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
GANACHE I
Ganache is a mixture of cream, or butter, and chocolate. Ganache can be made thick enough to use as a truffle filling or thin enough to use as a glaze. A 'thin' Ganache can be melted to use as a glaze or whipped, and used as a filling for cakes. Use the best quality chocolate you can find.
Provided by CCACHEF
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a large stainless steel bowl.
- In a large, high sided saucepan, heat cream over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to boil. At this point, the cream will want to boil over, so keep an eye on it! Immediately remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate.
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Cool completely and then store in refrigerator. Ganache can be reheated in a stainless steel bowl over hot, but not boiling, water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
GANACHE
Poured on rather than spread, this glaze is wonderful over a Bundt or any other cake that calls for a sleek finish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 10m
Yield Makes 2 cups (enough to glaze one 8-inch cake)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring cream and corn syrup to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour over chocolate; let stand for 1 minute. Stir until shiny and smooth. Let cool slightly.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The quality of your chocolate will directly impact the quality of your ganache. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 50%) and a smooth, glossy texture.
- Use heavy cream. Heavy cream is the traditional liquid used to make ganache. It provides a rich, creamy flavor and texture. You can also use milk or half-and-half, but the ganache will be thinner and less flavorful.
- Heat the cream slowly. Do not boil the cream, as this will cause it to curdle. Instead, heat it slowly over low heat, stirring constantly until it just comes to a simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over it. Let it sit for a few minutes, then whisk until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Let the ganache cool. Once the ganache is smooth, let it cool to room temperature. This will allow it to thicken and become more stable.
- Use ganache as a filling, frosting, or glaze. Ganache can be used to fill cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. It can also be used as a frosting or glaze for cakes, cookies, and other desserts.
Conclusion:
Ganache is a versatile and delicious chocolate sauce that can be used in a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little practice, you can make perfect ganache every time.
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