Lemon ganache is a sweet and tangy dessert sauce that is made with lemon juice, cream, and white chocolate. It is often used as a glaze for cakes, tarts, and other desserts. Lemon ganache can also be used as a filling for pastries, or as a dip for fruit. This article will provide you with tips to prepare a delicious lemon ganache recipe that can be used for a variety of purposes.
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LEMON GANACHE
Make and share this Lemon Ganache recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bayen
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in a heat safe bowl.
- Bring cream to boil on stovetop.
- Once cream in boiling pour over chopped chocolate.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Stir from the inside out, making sure not to let in to much air.
- Stir till chocolate is completely melted.
- That's it--you now have ganache. You can use this on cakes, to make truffles or just cool it in the fridge and snack on it later.
- You can also substitute the lemon with orange.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 45.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.5
CAYENNE GANACHE AND LEMON JELLY FILLED CHOCOLATE BONBONS
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the cream, glucose, and cayenne to a boil. Pour over the dark chocolate. Stir until emulsified. Add the butter. Allow to cool to 80 degrees F. Place in a pastry bag.
- Pipe a small amount of the cold Lemon Jelly into a chocolate shell. Pipe the ganache over the jelly. Allow to set overnight in a cool place.
- Seal the ganache with melted dark chocolate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, then turn out of the mold.
- Mix the pectin with the sugar. In a medium saucepan, bring the lemon juice to a boil. Add the sugar and pectin mixture. Add the glucose. Boil to 225 degrees F. Remove from the heat and add the citric acid. Allow to cool, and then refrigerate.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your lemon ganache. Use fresh lemons, real butter, and high-quality chocolate.
- Be patient: Making lemon ganache takes time. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a grainy or lumpy ganache.
- Pay attention to the temperature: The temperature of your ingredients is important when making lemon ganache. The cream should be hot but not boiling, and the chocolate should be melted but not too hot.
- Stir constantly: Stir the ganache constantly while it's cooking. This will help to prevent it from curdling or burning.
Conclusion:
Lemon ganache is a versatile and delicious dessert that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as a filling for cakes and tarts, as a frosting for cupcakes and cookies, or as a dip for fruit and crackers. No matter how you choose to use it, lemon ganache is sure to be a hit.
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