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Nutrition: Per serving (12)

  • kcal313
  • fat24g
  • saturates15g
  • carbs21g
  • sugars21g
  • fibre0g
  • protein3g
  • salt0.12g
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Warm the cream in a small saucepan over a medium heat until it steams and just begins to bubble, then pour it over the white chocolate and leave for 1 min.

  • step 2

    For the silkiest ganache, use a hand blender to blend the cream and chocolate from the centre of the bowl outwards. (Keep the blender submerged to avoid adding air to the mixture.) If you don’t have a hand blender, whisking from the centre will also work. If you still have lumps of chocolate, gently warm the ganache in the microwave in 5-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth. Leave to cool slightly before using (it should be a spreadable consistency). If it sets too hard, gently warm in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Will keep chilled for three days or in the freezer for up to a month.

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cegglestone4004826

Could I add lemon zest into this ganache to cover a lemon sponge cake and if so, how much? Thanks

louisekeller239972011

question

Will this be able to completely cover a cake? And if so what size?

abiknights39316

question

Once cooled, is this recipe ok to whip?

xmwkcsmzrc67742

Do I melt the chocolate or just put it in a bowl and put the cream over it once ready?

stephcampbelllabs15471

Chop/break room temp chocolate into peices no bigger than 2cm x 2cm and put in a heat proof bowl then pour the hot cream straight onto it. You don't need to melt the chocolate, the hot cream will do all the melty work. 😀

CP12345

question

When using this recipe the ganache came out yellow and thin, not thick and crisp white like in the picture. Does anyone know what I did wrong?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. The colour will depend on the bran of chocolate you use as some are more yellow in colour. Cream can also vary with some cream being more yellow. The photo shows the ganache once it has started to set so your should thicken up as it cools? We hope this helps. Best…

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