ganache

classic ganache is THE multi-tasker in the kitchen!

With just a few ingredients, minimal time and zero special equipment, you’ve got the base for (are you ready?) THREE different recipes – a glaze, a frosting or some heavenly truffles.

ganache truffles

ganache truffles

ganache truffles

ganache truffles

I made the truffles.

ganache truffles

Ganache
from Martha Stewart

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (about 61% cacao)
1 cup heavy cream
large pinch of kosher salt

Coarsely chop the chocolate; place in a large bowl. Heat the cream over medium-high heat till just boiling. Immediately pour over chocolate; add salt and let sit for 10 minutes (do not stir). Whisk until smooth, shiny and completely emulsified. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to collect any chocolate that may have settled. Use as follows:

Warm ganache for glaze:
Set your cooled cake (or cupcakes) on a rack set over a baking sheet, to catch the drips. Pour the warm ganache over the cake, letting it run down the sides. Let sit for 15 minutes and transfer to a cake plate or stand to finish setting (about three hours at room temperature – you can refrigerate it if you need to speed things up, but the glaze won’t be as shiny).

And by all means, don’t discard those drips! Scrape them up and save them! For what, you ask? Well for starters you can re-melt and:

Pipe it into tartlet shells.

Spoon  it over ice cream.

Stir it into warm milk for a decadent hot chocolate.

Room temperature ganache for frosting:
Let ganache cool for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring frequently. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-4 minutes, or till pale and fluffy. Use as a frosting or filling for cupcakes, whoopie pies or cakes.

Chilled ganache for truffles:
Transfer warm ganache to a small bowl or loaf pan – refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Using a small ice cream or melon scoop, scoop out chilled ganache and form into balls with the palms of your hands (slightly dampened hands prevent sticking). Roll truffles in unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, tapping off the excess. Place each truffle in a mini baking cup and chill (can be made up to four days in advance).

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This delicious recipe brought to you by Sheri Silver
https://sherisilver.com/2013/02/09/ganache/

Want more truffles? Try these Earl Grey, espresso and white chocolate versions too!

ganache truffles

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6 Comments

  1. Megan on February 12, 2013 at 6:45 am

    I’m going to add another use… I always save the leftover and drop some in warm milk for some serious hot cocoa (add cinnamon or a little spike of choice), mmmm. For the boy, I’ll put a tiny bit in his coffee for a mocha. Ganache is the best, agreed.

    • sherisilver on February 12, 2013 at 8:01 am

      Yum……. 🙂

  2. Deborah on February 13, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Saw this pic on fb and I cannot wait to try this. Truffles were always so intimidating, but this sounds super easy. Thanks for the recipe!

    • sherisilver on February 13, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      SUPER easy – you cannot go wrong here. Let me know how it goes! xo

  3. Marti on February 19, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I have to make the Chilled ganache for truffles. So easy. Funny as a kid a didnt’ like chocolate can you believe that? Now that I’m in my 40’s I love it so much it’s not fair.
    Thanks
    Marti

    • sherisilver on February 19, 2013 at 6:55 pm

      These are worth the guilt – promise! 🙂

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