Thick chocolate ganache

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   We will need cream and chocolate. If the cream is not very fat, then add a good amount of butter.

2. STEP 2

   

   Break the chocolate into pieces. If you are making ganache for the first time, I highly recommend chopping the chocolate finer, using a knife or in a food processor.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour the cream into a saucepan and put on fire. Do not leave them unattended, because... they will boil very quickly. As soon as small bubbles appear, turn it off. We don't need the cream to boil.

4. STEP 4

   

   Pour hot cream over the chocolate and leave for a couple of minutes. Never pour warm cream over chocolate, as this will create chocolate lumps. If this happens, then the ganache must be strained.

5. STEP 5

   

   If cooking with butter, add softened butter. The butter will give the ganache a creamy taste and extra shine.

6. STEP 6

   

   Knead well. You can use a mixer to make the ganache smooth and without lumps.

7. STEP 7

   

   At this stage the ganache is ready. It has a smooth, shiny surface. It can be used for glazing cakes, muffins, pastries, fruits and berries. If you put this ganache in the refrigerator for several hours, it will become soft and dense - an excellent filling for sweets, or you can sandwich cookies.

8. STEP 8

   

   If you want a fluffy ganache, chill it in the refrigerator for about half an hour and beat well. The cream will lighten a little. Don't be alarmed - it's normal

9. STEP 9

   

   The ganache holds its shape perfectly and does not spread.

Comments on the recipe

Corason

19.09.2023

4.9

I needed to make a delicious chocolate frosting. Loved this recipe and had all the ingredients in stock. I made thick chocolate ganache according to this recipe and stopped at step 7, without whipping it until fluffy. I wanted a smooth, shiny chocolate frosting. I used heavy cream, good quality dark chocolate drops and also added butter at the end for shine. On the author's advice, I heated the cream well. Then I poured hot cream over the chocolate drops. Everything melted evenly. Add soft butter and stir well. Ready. Perfect recipe! Very simple, fast and the result is great. The ganache is tasty, thick, hardens well, shines and attracts. I’ve added this recipe to my treasure trove and recommend it to everyone to try. Thanks to the author!

Natalia M

19.09.2023

4.7

To cover the cake I made thick chocolate ganache according to this recipe. Reduced the number of servings to two. This was enough to cover a cake with a diameter of 26 cm with a thick layer. I chose high-quality dark chocolate. I have 10% cream, so I added a piece of butter. Hot cream dissolves chocolate quickly. At first the mass was lumpy, but after a couple of minutes it became homogeneous and smooth. It is convenient to mix with a whisk. The ganache thickens as it cools. And in the refrigerator it becomes the perfect thick coating! It is not hard like chocolate and not runny like syrup. The taste is wonderful! Before it hardens, you can decorate with sprinkles; I also put a waffle picture on top. Everything is holding up great! Once upon a time I whipped this ganache with a mixer. It turned out lighter, airier, porous, and tender. This is real chocolate cream!

IrinaPrimorochka

19.09.2023

4.5

Very beautiful! I use ganache as a base for various creams. In particular, I make cream for the classic Black Forest cake.

znlena

19.09.2023

4.8

Irina, please share the Black Forest recipe. I don’t have this in my arsenal yet.

IrinaPrimorochka

19.09.2023

4.6

Lena, I can send you the recipe in a private message. It is very complex and long! Unfortunately, there are no step-by-step photos, so I’m not posting them here yet.

znlena

19.09.2023

4.9

You can send me a personal message) I’ll be glad)

Admin Larisa

19.09.2023

4.8

znlena wrote: Irina, please share the Black Forest recipe. This is not yet in my arsenal. Girls, Black Forest cherry cake with step-by-step photos is available on Khrumka. Please take a look, it's wonderful))