Whipped ganache is a decadent and versatile frosting or filling made from chocolate and cream. It is easy to make and can be used to create a variety of desserts, from cakes and pies to mousses and truffles. Whipped ganache is also a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert table. In this article, we will explore the different ways to make whipped ganache, as well as provide some tips and tricks for achieving the perfect consistency. We will also provide some creative ideas for using whipped ganache in your desserts. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you are sure to find something in this article to help you create delicious and stunning whipped ganache.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WHIPPED WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Quick, easy frosting recipe. Very rich and easy to pipe onto a cake of your choice. For regular ganache, skip the cooling and whipping. Pipe onto cakes.
Provided by Kayla
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 4h13m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat cream in a saucepan until nearly boiling; pour over white chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 3 minutes. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 4 hours.
- Beat ganache with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 23.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE FILLING (OR FROSTING)
This recipe makes a delicious and creamy ganache filling, that's light as air, not too-intense and will definitely bring you to chocolate heaven! It's also very easy to make, can be made ahead and you will NOT regret it. The amount of chocolate used depends on the type of chocolate. Recipe makes enough to fill and frost a 3-layer cake. Recipe by Alice Medrich, the dark chocolate goddess.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized bowl.
- Heat heavy cream and sugar (if using) in a large heavy saucepan over med-hi heat until it simmers gently.
- Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir gently until the chocolate is mostly melted.
- Let stand for 15mins to be sure all chocolate is melted.
- Stir ganache gently until perfectly smooth, let cool.
- Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (it must be very cold or it will curdle when it's whipped; ganache can be made up to 4 days ahead).
- When you're ready to assemble the cake (and NOT before), whip ganache until it's stiff enough to hold a nice shape and seems spreadable (Don't overwhip; overwhipped ganache looks granular, so watch carefully).
- Spread whipped ganache immediately, as it will firm as it sits.
- NOTE: if using 50-60% bittersweet chocolate, use 8 oz of chocolate and omit the sugar; if using 60-64% chocolate, use 7 oz of chocolate and omit sugar; if using 66-72% chocolate, use 6 oz and add the optional sugar to give the ganache a bit of'lift'.
- If you're just using this as a filling, halve the recipe.
- If you're glazing the cake with a chocolate glaze, chill the filled cake for at least 1 hour (up to 2 days) before glazing.
WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE
If you cool chocolate ganache and whip some air into it, you get a fluffy frosting that's easy to pipe and full of deep chocolate flavor. What's not to like?
Provided by LauraF
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 1h40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring cream to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add chocolate; let stand for 10 minutes without stirring. Add coffee, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir slowly in concentric circles until ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled through, 1 to 2 hours.
- Whip ganache with an electric mixer until soft, fluffy, and lighter in color. Be careful not to overwhip, or you'll end up with stiff, grainy chocolate 'butter' that's hard to pipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
ESPRESSO-INFUSED WHIPPED CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Provided by Dan Langan
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield 6 1/2 cups (enough to fill and frost an 8-inch cake)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place your chopped chocolate into the bowl of your stand mixer.
- Place the espresso beans in a sealable gallon-size bag (or between two pieces of parchment) and crush them with a rolling pin. Combine the heavy cream and espresso beans in a small pot and heat over medium-low heat until simmering. Remove from the heat, cover the pot and allow the cream to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain the cream through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a clean pot. Return the cream to medium-low heat and bring back to a simmer.
- Pour the warm cream into the bowl of chocolate. Add the coffee liqueur if using and the salt. Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until smooth. Allow your ganache to cool until the outer edge of the ganache is a spreadable consistency; the center of the ganache may still be a bit loose.
- Fit your stand mixer with the whip attachment and whip the ganache on medium-high speed until the ganache lightens in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't over whip or you run the risk of breaking your ganache. Use immediately as a filling or frosting.
- Once the whipped ganache sets up it can be rewarmed in the microwave in 20 second bursts. Rewarmed ganache can be re-whipped or poured.
WHIPPED GANACHE FROSTING
Use this recipe when making our Rich Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Truffle Egg Nest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups, enough for a 7-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put chocolate and cream into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of stiff cream cheese, 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk until fluffy and smooth.
WHIPPED GANACHE
Use this recipe when making our Luscious Chocolate Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Chop chocolate finely using a serrated knife, and place in a large heat-proof bowl.
- Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat; pour directly over chopped chocolate. Allow to sit for 10 minutes; use a rubber spatula or a small whisk to gently stir chocolate and cream until totally combined.
- Chill ganache; stir every 5 minutes until mixture is cool to the touch. Remove bowl from refrigerator; whip ganache with a wire whisk until it just barely begins to hold its shape and is slightly lighter in color. Do not overwhip, or mixture will become grainy. Ganache will keep thickening after you stop whisking. Use immediately.
Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the ganache will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Use heavy cream. Heavy cream will create a rich and creamy ganache. You can also use half-and-half, but the ganache will be lighter in texture.
- Bring the cream to a simmer. Do not boil the cream, as this will cause it to curdle.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Let the ganache cool. Cover the ganache and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Whip the ganache. Use a mixer to whip the ganache until it is light and fluffy.
- Use the ganache immediately. Whipped ganache will hold its shape for a few hours, but it is best to use it as soon as possible.
Conclusion
Whipped ganache is a delicious and versatile dessert topping. It can be used to fill cakes and pastries, top ice cream and mousse, or simply enjoyed on its own. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious whipped ganache that will impress your friends and family.
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