CHOCOLATE GANACHE RECIPE
Chocolate ganache is a 1:1 mixture of chocolate and warm cream. Stirred
until smooth, silky and shiny, ganache is a staple in any baker’s kitchen. It’s
not only easy and quick, it’s uniquely versatile. This ganache can be a
filling, dip, frosting or a layer in a cake. The variations are endless.
INGREDIENTS:
*Chocolate-1 cup [dark/ milk/white/bittersweet chocolate]
*Heavy whipped cream-1 cup
*Butter-2 tbsp
[You can double or even halve this recipe according to your
requirement]
PROCEDURE:
*Always use 1:1 ratio of chocolate and cream
*Chop chocolate roughly and put it in a glass bowl.
*Now place this bowl on a double boiler setup and melt the chocolate.
*After the chocolate starts to melt pour cream on it.
*Stir until smooth and completely melted.
*Now add butter for the glossiness and stir until melted.
* Pouring Chocolate ganache is ready. Let it sit for a while and you use it to pour over your cakes or dip in an éclair.
*For Pipeable chocolate ganache, pop it in the fridge for about ½ an
hour and use it to frost your cakes, or can be piped with piping tips.
*Give this a try and let me know in the comments how it turned out.