Indulge in the delightful world of ganache glaze, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary creations. This versatile glaze, crafted from a harmonious blend of chocolate and cream, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalize the taste buds. From the classic dark chocolate ganache, exuding an intense and rich cocoa symphony, to the luscious milk chocolate ganache, boasting a velvety sweetness, each variation promises a unique gustatory experience.
This comprehensive guide presents a curated collection of ganache glaze recipes, catering to diverse preferences and skill levels. Dive into the art of ganache making with our foolproof step-by-step instructions, ensuring a smooth and glossy finish every time. Discover the secrets of tempering chocolate, a crucial technique that guarantees a stable and workable ganache. Learn how to achieve the perfect consistency, whether you desire a pourable glaze for a decadent chocolate tart or a thicker spread for filling delicate pastries.
Enhance your culinary repertoire with our selection of ganache glaze recipes, ranging from the timeless chocolate ganache to the innovative white chocolate ganache, infused with vibrant flavors like raspberry and matcha. Unleash your creativity and experiment with various types of chocolate, from bittersweet to semisweet, to create a ganache that perfectly complements your dessert.
Explore the endless possibilities of ganache glaze as you embark on a delightful journey of flavors. Elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and tarts with a glossy ganache glaze that adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. Transform your ice cream and mousse into gourmet treats by drizzling them with a luscious ganache sauce. Create irresistible truffles and bonbons by coating them in a velvety ganache shell.
Indulge in the ultimate ganache experience with our comprehensive guide, where passion for chocolate meets the art of confectionery. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore the world of ganache glaze, transforming your desserts into masterpieces that will leave a lasting impression.
CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE
Steps:
- Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Scald the cream. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and gently stir to melt all the chocolate. This can be made up to 3 days before and reheated slightly for use. The glaze should drizzled over the puffs when its room temperature, or slightly warm, but still liquid. If the glaze is hot, it will drip too much.;
CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH GANACHE GLAZE
Refrigerating the glazed cakes will help them set more quickly, but they will lose some of their shine. If there's time and you prefer a shiny glaze, let the cakes set at room temperature.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield Makes two 8-inch cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and dust with cocoa, tapping out excess. Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt into the bowl of a mixer. Beat on low speed until just combined.
- Raise speed to medium, and add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake until set and a toothpick inserted into center of each comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in pans set on wire racks for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes. Let cool completely.
- Transfer 1 cake to a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour half the warm ganache over top; pour in center, then slowly but steadily pour around edges, allowing ganache to drip down sides and cover cake. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer cake to a cake stand. Repeat with remaining cake and ganache.
- Let cakes stand until set, about 3 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE
This easy chocolate ganache tastes wonderful on our Glazed Chocolate Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place chocolate in a medium bowl. In a saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Let cool until thick yet pourable, 2 to 3 minutes.
CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CAKE WITH GANACHE GLAZE
With Betty Crocker® Gluten Free devil's food cake mix, you can easily make this elegant layer cake featuring an orange filling and rich chocolate glaze.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray (without flour).
- In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 43 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edge of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in orange juice, 1/4 cup water and the egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and the orange peel. Transfer filling to small bowl. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, place chocolate. In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and 4 teaspoons butter over medium heat until butter melts and mixture boils. Pour cream mixture over chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool 10 minutes or until room temperature.
- Split cake horizontally to make 2 layers. On cut side of bottom layer, spread filling; cover with top layer. Pour glaze over top of cake; spread glaze to edge of cake and allow to drizzle down side of cake. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 1/2 g
FROZEN MOCHA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE GLAZE
Categories Cake Coffee Milk/Cream Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Kahlúa Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For cake:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Lightly butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper. Combine chocolate and 2 tablespoons water in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Remove from over water. Transfer chocolate to large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks into chocolate. Beat whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff and glossy. Fold 1/4 of whites into chocolate to lighten. Gently fold in remaining whites in 2 additions just until combined and being careful not to deflate batter.
- Divide batter between prepared pans (layers will be very thin). Bake until cakes begin to pull away from sides of pans and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 1 hour. Carefully invert cakes onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard rounds or tart pan bottoms. Cool cakes completely. Peel off parchment paper.
- For filling:
- Line 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with plastic wrap, leaving 5-inch overhang. Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, and Kahlúa in medium metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Using electric mixer, beat until yolk mixture is thick and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 9 minutes total. Remove bowl from over water. Continue to beat mixture until cool to touch, about 3 minutes. Beat whipping cream and espresso powder in another medium bowl until firm peaks form. Fold cream mixture into yolk mixture in 2 additions. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff and glossy. Gently fold whites into yolk mixture in 2 additions. Fold in chopped chocolate. Carefully place 1 cake layer in prepared pan (cake layer is very delicate). Spread filling evenly over cake (filling layer will be thick). Top with second cake layer; press gently to adhere. Fold plastic overhang over cake, then cover with foil. Freeze cake overnight. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.)
- For glaze:
- Bring first 3 ingredients to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to small bowl; chill until cool and very slightly thickened but easily spreadable (if too thick, glaze will not spread smoothly on frozen cake), about 10 minutes.
- Remove foil and plastic wrap from top of cake. Invert cake onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard round or tart pan bottom; place on rack set over rimmed baking sheet. Working quickly, spread thin layer of chilled glaze over top and sides of cake. Freeze until glaze is set, about 1 hour.
- Rewarm remaining glaze over low heat until just warm and pourable. Transfer to 1-cup measuring cup. Pour half of glaze over top of cake. Working quickly and using offset spatula, spread glaze over top, allowing excess to run down sides of cake; spread quickly over sides (glaze will harden quickly on frozen cake). Pour remaining glaze over top of cake; spread quickly and smoothly over top and sides. Sprinkle coffee beans around top edge of cake. Freeze until firm and glaze is set, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)
- To serve, dip long thin sharp knife into hot water, then wipe dry and cut cake into wedges, pulling knife out at bottom of cake to avoid tearing glaze and repeating for each slice.
CHOCOLATE-GANACHE GLAZE FOR BOSTON CREAM PIE CUPCAKES
Use this rich chocolaty glaze to top our Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and add chocolate and corn syrup. Let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, and let cool, stirring often. Use immediately.
GANACHE GLAZE
Use this recipe to make our Pansy Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put chocolate in a medium bowl, and set aside. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour cream over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Use immediately
CHOCOLATE "GANACHE" GLAZE
I love to use this ganache-style icing over flourless chocolate cake (and over regular cake when I don't have time to make buttercream!) This is a recipe I came up with of pantry ingredients and I think it is a good one!
Provided by Dwynnie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 frosting for 10 inch round single-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate chips and the butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the milk and the honey until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Let the chocolate cool to spreading consistency, then pour over the cake.
- Spread chocolate on top and on the sides of room temperature cake.
- Chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1367.3, Fat 91.8, SaturatedFat 55.3, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 161.4, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 142.1, Protein 10.6
SUPER MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH GANACHE FILLING AND GLAZE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 3 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and flour. Cream together butter and sugar, then beat in eggs, one at a time. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together water, cold drip coffee, cocoa, and esspresso powder until smooth. Then whisk in sour cream, cream, and vanilla. Add flour mixture and cocoa mixture to sugar mixture in alternating batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix together until well blended. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans, gently tapping to remove air bubbles and smooth tops. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Cool in pans for 30 minutes, then remove cakes onto cooling racks to cool completely. While cakes are cooling, you can begin to prepare your ganache. In a saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, then remove from heat. Whisk in chocolate until smooth. You may leave at room temperature until desired consitency is met or refrigerate to thicken more quickly. *Keep in mind that to acheive the glossy appearance of the ganache, it must have set without refrigeration. Refrigerated ganache may be heated again to achieve the desired consistency and appearance. Cake freezes well if well covered. I have made this cake, filled and glazed it with ganache, then frozen it. Upon thawing, I cover it with a light layer of fresh ganache and it was beautiful and couldn't have looked or tasted fresher. I have also decorated with shaved chocolate on top for an even more lavish appearance!
POURED GANACHE GLAZE
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 10 minutes; use a rubber spatula to gently stir chocolate and cream until combined. Allow to sit at room temperature until just thickened, about 15 minutes.
GHIRARDELLI LAYERED CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH GANACHE GLAZE
The show-stopping recipe will wow holiday guests with two layers of cheesecake, a mirror-like glazed topping, and a crunchy chocolate crust. Pro tip: For the creamiest cheesecake, don't overmix the batter, especially after adding the eggs. Over-beating the eggs can cause the cheesecake to souffle, fall, and crack. Garnish with seasonal fruit such as sugared cranberries, strawberries, etc.
Provided by Ghirardelli
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ghirardelli®
Time 13h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until well blended. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
- Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Cool crust completely in pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese with a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and flour, beating until smooth. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating on low speed just until yellow disappears after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- Divide batter into 2 equal portions in separate medium bowls. Pour 1 portion into prepared crust; spread evenly.
- Place Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) until melted and smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Stir together coffee liqueur and espresso granules in a small bowl until espresso dissolves; stir mixture into remaining bowl of cheesecake batter. Stir melted bittersweet chocolate into coffee batter until blended.
- Gently pour over plain cheesecake batter in prepared crust, and spread evenly. Pan will be very full. Place springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees F until center is almost set but center still jiggles slightly when pan is prodded, 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely, about 2 hours.
- Cover pan loosely with aluminum foil and chill 8 to 12 hours. Gently run a knife or offset spatula around outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of pan. Remove sides of pan.
- Prepare the Topping: About 1 hour before serving, bring cream and corn syrup just to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium. Place Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips in a small heatproof bowl; pour cream-syrup mixture over chocolate chips. Let stand 1 minute. Whisk gently until smooth. Cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Pour chocolate mixture over top of cheesecake, and gently spread to edge of crust. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. Garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 191.7 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 37.8 g
Tips:
- To make a smooth and glossy ganache glaze, use high-quality chocolate and heavy cream.
- Heat the heavy cream until it is just simmering, but do not boil it.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Let the ganache glaze cool slightly before using it.
- If the ganache glaze is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
- If the ganache glaze is too thin, you can add a little bit of melted chocolate to thicken it.
- Ganache glaze can be used to glaze cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
Conclusion:
Ganache glaze is a versatile and delicious way to add a touch of elegance to your desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a dark chocolate ganache glaze, a milk chocolate ganache glaze, or a white chocolate ganache glaze, there is a recipe in this article that is perfect for you.
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