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 a white chocolate ganache filling.
Ganache can be used for cake, 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.
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 and cakes. It 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.
Step #1. Prepare the Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make white chocolate ganache:
- 1 white chocolate bar (175 gr.), chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Strawberries, to serve
Step #2. Place Ingredients in a Metal Bowl
Place the white chocolate, heavy cream and vanilla extract in a metal bowl.
Step #3. Melt
Place the bowl over a pot with simmering water (to melt using a double-boiler style) and mix until smooth and creamy.
Step #4. Remove From Heat
Remove from heat. Continue mixing until you get a silky texture.
Step #5. Serve
Serve with strawberries or other fresh fruits. You can keep the ganache warm in a fondue pot.
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.
Want a dessert that is sure to be the hit of your next get together? Add a little white chocolate ganache to your favorite recipe and get ready for the applause.
How to Make White Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
- 1 white chocolate bar (175 gr.) - chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Strawberries - to serve
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 with strawberries or other fresh fruits. You can keep the ganache warm in a fondue pot.
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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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