Chocolate Ganache
Description
Chocolate ganache is a rich, versatile chocolate cream that’s easy to prepare and perfect for countless dessert recipes. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a delicious spoon dessert. You can experiment with this delightful cream using different types of chocolate — not only dark chocolate, but also white or milk chocolate.
One of the many uses of chocolate ganache is to fill tarts or decorate the tops of cakes and cupcakes. You’ll need just a few ingredients and a bit of time in the kitchen. Follow our tips and all the steps in the recipe to achieve a truly perfect ganache!
Ingredients
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- Arborea UHT whipping cream 100 g
- 70% dark chocolate 130 g
- Orange zest q.b.
Instructions
- 1 First, take the chocolate and roughly chop it with a knife — you can use dark, white, or milk chocolate. If you find dark chocolate too bitter for your taste, you can add a bit of sugar to the cream to gently sweeten the flavor.
- 2 Now that the chocolate has been chopped, take a small saucepan and pour in the UHT whipping cream along with some orange zest, keeping the heat low. Add all the chocolate, and using a whisk, stir until the chocolate is completely melted — without bringing it to a boil. The result should be a smooth cream with a soft, slightly thick texture. Quickly blend it with an immersion blender to make your ganache even more velvety.
- 3 Once ready, you can pour it directly into the base of a tart or use it as a topping for a cake. Alternatively, let your ganache cool to room temperature before using it to decorate a dessert — simply transfer it into a piping bag with your preferred nozzle. To make a lighter ganache, whip it briefly with a hand mixer once cooled and use it to decorate your pastries. Remember to store the chocolate ganache in a bowl in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
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