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.
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Shree Vasudev
[email protected]This ganache is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Abid Umrani
[email protected]This ganache is so good, I could eat it straight out of the bowl.
Britney xpienaar
[email protected]I've made this ganache several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Shawn Davis
[email protected]This ganache is the perfect finishing touch to any chocolate dessert.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but even I loved this ganache. It's not too sweet and it has a really nice flavor.
Lonell Wade
[email protected]This ganache is a chocoholic's dream. It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey.
Sandun Athulathmudali
[email protected]I highly recommend this ganache recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. You won't be disappointed.
Kaitnotfound
[email protected]I made this ganache for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ahtisham Gulfaraz
[email protected]This ganache is the perfect way to dress up a simple chocolate cake. It adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Zia Ur Rehman
[email protected]I love how easy this ganache is to make. I don't have a lot of experience with baking, but I was able to make this ganache without any problems.
Avery Logan
[email protected]This ganache is so versatile! I've used it as a filling for chocolate cupcakes, as a frosting for chocolate cake, and even as a dip for strawberries. It's always a hit.
Tahseen Khan
[email protected]I've tried many ganache recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The whipped texture is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Samantha Pendleton
[email protected]I made this ganache for a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit! The ganache was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. It was the perfect consistency for frosting the cake and it added a delicious chocolate flavor.
Yaw Samuel
[email protected]This whipped chocolate ganache is the perfect filling or frosting for any chocolate lover. It's rich, creamy, and fluffy, with a deep chocolate flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.