Ganache

By micmac118

This is awesome! Included are 2 recipes for spreadable ganache that firms nicely and whipped ganache that can be used as a filling.

Ingredients

• Spreadable Ganache-
• 2 cups chocolate chips (chocolate chips with at least 53% cocoa)
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• Whipped Ganache-
• 4 oz chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

Spreadable Ganache- Heat cream to very hot over medium heat. Turn off heat just as it comes to a boil. Pour in chocolate. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then stir til smooth. Cool to room temp.


Whipped Ganache- Make it as above. Then chill in the fridge for 1 hour until thickened. Whip with a mixer and whisk attachment, slowly increasing speed to med- high. Whip until just light in color and fluffy in texture. Don't overwhip or it will be grainy.