Can't figure out what is missing from your dessert? What do you need to take it from good to positively delectable? Simple. You need to add this white chocolate ganache filling.
Ganache, basically a chocolate gravy, can be used for cakes, drip cakes, cupcakes, truffles, or any delicious treat you make that you need to add a little gooey goodness to. Or, better yet, let it stand alone.
While you may want to eat it right out of the bowl, we recommend pairing it with strawberries or another bite-size fruit for dipping. The best part? It can be made in under half an hour, so it's an easy addition to your dinner party when you have guests to impress. Check out how to make white chocolate ganache.
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What is White Chocolate Ganache?
White chocolate ganache is a mixture of white chocolate and cream that can be used for dipping or as a sauce, glaze, icing or filling for pastries, cakes and more.
Ganache Ratio
- White chocolate ganache is usually made with a ratio of 1:1, meaning equal parts chocolate and cream.
- For a pourable glaze, you will want to use a ratio of 1:2 (1 part chocolate and 2 parts cream) to make the ganache thinner.
Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make this white chocolate ganache:
- 1 white chocolate bar (6 ounces/175 grams), chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- strawberries, to serve (optional)
Step #1. Place Ingredients in Metal Bowl
Place the white chocolate, heavy cream and vanilla extract in a metal bowl.
Step #2. Melt
Place the bowl over a pot with simmering water (to melt using a double-boiler style) and mix until smooth and creamy.
Step #3. Remove From Heat
Remove from heat. Continue mixing until you get a silky texture.
Step #4. Serve
Serve as a dip with strawberries or other fresh fruits. Ganache can also be used as a cake or macaron filling. Pour it over cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, chocolate ice cream, mochi ice cream, waffles etc.
Tips
If you're using the ganache for dipping, you can keep it warm in a fondue pot or mini food warmer/slow cooker.
If you followed the recipe, your results should be smooth and tasty! However, wish it was a little whiter to complement your dessert or just look prettier with your plate of fruit? You can add a little food grade titanium dioxide to lighten it up.
Be sure to utilize an appropriate ratio, so as not to change the consistency. Also, make sure you do not to go over the limit of 1% as per FDA guidelines.
Storage
You can store leftover ganache in the fridge for up to two to three weeks. You can also freeze it for one month. Make sure you thaw it in the fridge.
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White Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 white chocolate bar - chopped (6 ounces/175 grams)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- strawberries - to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate, heavy cream and vanilla extract in a metal bowl.
- Place the bowl over a pot with simmering water (to melt using a double-boiler style) and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat. Continue mixing until you get a silky texture.
- Serve as a dip with strawberries or other fresh fruits. Ganache can also be used as a cake or macaron filling. Pour it over cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes, ice cream, waffles etc.
Equipment
Notes
- If you're using the ganache for dipping, you can keep it warm in a fondue pot or mini food warmer.
- You can store leftover ganache in the fridge for up to two to three weeks. You can also freeze it for one month. Make sure you thaw it in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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