Ganache refers to a smooth and creamy mixture made by combining melted chocolate and cream. It is commonly used as a filling, glaze, or even frosting in various desserts like cakes, truffles, or pastries.
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Quick and easy peppermint chocolate chip cheesecake bars featuring a buttery crust, silky cheesecake filling dotted with mini chocolate chips and a rich
chocolate ganache with crushed candy cane on top!
The traditional method for
making ganache is to start with chocolate that is chopped to the same sized pieces.
Using a rubber spatula, spread half
of ganache over top of cake, spreading to the edges; top with remaining cake layer.
When cake is completely cool, drizzle chocolate
ganache over cake (I used a piping bag).
I wanted a layer of chocolate
ganache on top of the cream cheese, before topping with strawberries.
Serve warm or room temperature, with optional chocolate
ganache for dipping.
Mini sized cupcakes are really decadent chocolate cake covered with rich, dark chocolate
ganache topped with shredded coconut.
I went back and added some chocolate
ganache in with the biscuits and it seemed to help and come together more like the photo.
Let cool
until ganache is shiny and firm to the touch, about 1 hour (or chill for about 30 minutes).
That whipped
ganache recipe was a game - changer for me when I discovered it, as like you, whipping coconut milk can be an exercise in frustration!
He chose dark chocolate
ganache frosting and a salted caramel drip, and I'll admit... I was a worried about how the cake would turn out from an aesthetic perspective.
Pour ganache over cooled brownies in pan and allow to set until firm, about 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Spread with the bottom layer with whipped
ganache filling and the place the other cake layer on top.
The rich chocolate
ganache sets when it's cooled in the refrigerator and provides a thin layer of chocolate goodness.
In the future, I would also use a chocolate graham cracker crust because we're a super chocolate loving family and possibly
drizzle ganache over the top.
Make a simple
ganache by heating 1/3 cup coconut milk (the creamy part of full fat milk) just to a boil.
I have a your recipe for simple
ganache from a few years ago it calls for 12 oz.
Just took out of the oven your chocolate
ganache cake for a dinner party tonight.
And because the recipe called for twice as much
ganache as was needed, I had a lot left.
It is finished off with a rich chocolate
ganache glaze poured on top and let to drip to the sides.
Let ganache firm up and cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Aside from the easy spice mix, my favourite part about these bars is definitely the dark chocolate / almond
butter ganache in the middle.
I'm a sucker for chocolate cake, very specifically a sweet and salty chocolate cake with chocolate
ganache layers made from the Baked boys first cookbook... it's amazing.
Spread ganache evenly over top and sides of cake; let stand 20 minutes or until set.
If ganache becomes too firm to spread, transfer to a microwave - safe bowl and microwave for a few seconds to soften, stir.
Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate, wait a minute, and whisk until
smooth ganache is formed.
I added in the homemade chocolate chips, and after cooling, topped the whole thing with a gorgeous drizzle of coconut
cream ganache.
The chocolate
ganache does set at room temperature or in the fridge so it's easy to transport.
If there is
leftover ganache, strain to remove crumbs, and with a hand mixer or whisk, beat until light and fluffy.
Using a large offset spatula, spread a thin layer of
ganache evenly on top of each cake layer, and layer one on top of another to create a 4 - layer cake.
The recipe for the chocolate raspberry
ganache tart is at the bottom of the post.
It's filled with a coconut raspberry whip cream and topped with a
creamy ganache.
Pour the chocolate
ganache onto the top of the cake and use a spatula to carefully spread it close to the edges.
However, I found that it was easier to cut brownies first and then
add ganache and peppermint candies.
Chocolate not from scratch... but I did make a chocolate
ganache so does that count?
Allow ganache to cool until desired pouring consistency, approximately 15 - 30 minutes.
Next time I make these, I might leave the chocolate out of the
caramel ganache.
But the
hazelnut ganache filling was about the most delicious thing I'd ever tasted.
But I don't believe in doing things halfway, and adding a thick layer of
bittersweet ganache really turns this zucchini bread into an experience.