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soft ganache?

  • 20-04-2014 03:38PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,432 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,
    Im looking to make a very soft ganache from white and milk chocolate. Ive done it as a frosting a few times and used a 3 part choc for 1 part cream and it was lovely but too hard for what i want now.
    What i want this time tho is to make something like a cheesecake, digestive and butter base with a soft layer of white ganache, then a soft layer of mlk choc ganache.
    The idea then is to put a little of each mixture into the freezer to harden it a little, roll it into small balls then dip it in melted choc to form something like a lindt chocolate to top the cake which will be served in glass ramakins.
    Would a mix of 50/50 be ok? I dont want to be messing with the mixture for the day trying to get the right consistency.
    Its for friends who are calling for dinner tomorrow. It will probably be a bit heavy and filling but they both love chocolate and it is easter after all.
    Thanks in advance for any help or tips.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭fiachraX


    I'd say 50:50 sounds about right.

    This site (www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-ganache-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-41099) suggests the following:
    Chocolate Ganache Proportions
    These proportions are based on weight. For example, a 1:1 ratio means 4 ounces chocolate to 4 ounces cream.
    Layer cake filling and thick glaze: 1:1, equal parts chocolate and cream.
    Chocolate truffles: 2:1, two parts chocolate to one part cream.
    Soft icing and pourable glaze: 1:2, one part chocolate to two parts cream.

    Dessert sounds luscious by the way!


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