Saturday, September 25, 2010

Chocolate Ganache

This recipe works great as a glaze, filling, whipped, piping and frosting. The difference between the forms resides solely in the amount of time the ganache is allowed to cool.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces of chocolate, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • *optional 3 tbl. of flavored liqueor
  • Large, wide container
  • ice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Fill a large, wide container with ice.
  2. Place chocolate pieces in a large bowl, and place bowl in container with ice.
  3. Heat heavy cream on medium high until it comes to a boil. Stir frequently to prevent bottom from burning.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately pour cream over chocolate. Whisk until completely mixed and glossy.
  5. Allow ganache to cool in the fridge, depending on desired consistency. See below

GANACHE COOLING QUOTIENT
  1. Glaze: Cool for 5 minutes or pour immediately.
  2. Whipped/Soft-set for filling: Allow to set in fridge until just cool.
  3. Piping/Frosting: All to cool and set completely. When ganache can hold texture when scooped, it is ready to work with.

GANACHE REFERENCE

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