CHOCOLATE AND VANILLA-BEAN GANACHE

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This rich, velvety, puddinglike ganache gets its complex flavor from vanilla and its mellowed sweetness from honey. Use this to make our Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened

Steps:

  • Combine honey, cream, and vanilla seeds and pod in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring until honey dissolves. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Place chocolate in a food processor. Return cream mixture to a simmer, then strain through a fine sieve. Discard solids. Pour cream mixture over chocolate, and let stand for 1 minute. Process until smooth. Add butter, and continue to process, scraping down sides occasionally, until butter is incorporated. Let cool slightly, and then use immediately.

Jan ashok
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This ganache is the best! I've used it to make chocolate mousse, chocolate truffles, and even chocolate bark. It's always a hit with everyone who tries it. The ganache is so rich and flavorful, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Rom Zone
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I'm a huge fan of chocolate, and this ganache is the perfect way to satisfy my cravings. It's rich and decadent, but it's also not too heavy. I love using it to make chocolate truffles, but it's also great for frosting cakes and cupcakes.


Louise Parkinson
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This ganache is a lifesaver! I've used it to fix broken chocolate desserts, and it always works like a charm. The ganache is so smooth and creamy, and it covers up any imperfections. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate ganache.


Angelina Robert
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this ganache with ease. It's so easy to follow the instructions, and the ganache turned out perfectly. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was the most delicious cake I've ever had. I will definitely be


ernest konadu-yiadom
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This ganache is the perfect finishing touch to any chocolate dessert. It's rich and flavorful, but it's also light and fluffy. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even ice cream. It's always a hit with everyone who tries it.


LIL SPARTAN
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I'm a professional pastry chef, and I can honestly say that this ganache recipe is one of the best I've ever used. The ganache is so smooth and creamy, and it has a beautiful sheen. I use it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even ice cream. It's always a


brian louis
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This ganache is amazing! I've used it to make chocolate mousse, chocolate truffles, and even chocolate bark. It's always a hit with everyone who tries it. The ganache is so rich and flavorful, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend it!


emma perez
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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate ganache, but this recipe changed my mind. The ganache was so light and fluffy, and it had a wonderful vanilla flavor. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be m


Adefres Roby
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This ganache is the best I've ever had! I used it to make chocolate truffles, and they were absolutely perfect. The ganache was so rich and creamy, and it had a wonderful chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making this ganache again for future des


Jumanne Omary
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This ganache is a game-changer! I've been using it to frost cakes and cupcakes for years, and it always turns out perfectly. The ganache is so smooth and creamy, and it has a beautiful sheen. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves chocolate ganach


kedson silva107
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I was so excited to try this ganache recipe, and it did not disappoint! The ganache was so rich and creamy, and it had the perfect balance of chocolate and vanilla flavors. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was the perfect finishing touch.


Manoj Kamat
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This ganache is amazing! I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even ice cream. It's always a hit with everyone who tries it. The ganache is so rich and flavorful, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Jeremy Williams
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I made this ganache for the first time last week and it was a hit! I used it to fill chocolate cupcakes and it was the perfect filling. The ganache was smooth and creamy, and it had a wonderful vanilla flavor. I will definitely be making this ganache


Malifu Litsibane
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This ganache was absolutely delicious! I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was the perfect finishing touch. The ganache was rich and creamy, with a deep chocolate flavor. It was also very easy to make, and I will definitely be making it again.