Chocolate Ganache
Ganache [gahn-AHSH] is a rich chocolate icing made by melting semisweet chocolate with whipping cream.
This recipe goes with Turtle Cake, Chocolate-Mint Cake
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
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Making a Ganache
Making a Ganache
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
Preparation
- Microwave semisweet chocolate morsels and whipping cream in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt.
- Whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Whisk in butter; let stand 20 minutes. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture forms soft peaks.
Chocolate Ganache Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Cakes/Frostings
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Chocolate
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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