White Chocolate Ganache

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pugmama1 Posted 11 May 2010 , 2:51pm
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I am used to making chocolate ganache and just love it. I have never used white chocolate though and am wondering if it is just as yummy and pourable and wonderful. If so, what brands, recipe, etc., do you use?

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KHalstead Posted 11 May 2010 , 2:53pm
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it is........I've made it with "Baker's" brand white choc. in the grocery store.....you need to use a different ratio of chocolate to cream though

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mamawrobin Posted 11 May 2010 , 2:54pm
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Yes I agree on using the Baker's White Chocolate for ganache. I use 12 ounces white chocolate to 1/2 cup heavy cream for w.c. ganache.

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Tor1985 Posted 11 May 2010 , 3:13pm
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I use this recipe but use Bakers white chocolate, it turns out very good, especially if your making a filling...yummy...I have a hard time not eating all of it lol
I used 12oz of white chocolate and 3/4c cream

- 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

1. Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rum if desired.
2. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over a cake. Start at the center of the cake and work outward. For a fluffy frosting or chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick, then whip with a whisk until light and fluffy.

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Tor1985 Posted 11 May 2010 , 3:14pm
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oh I omitted the rum and add vanilla instead!

Hope that helps!

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FlourPots Posted 11 May 2010 , 9:00pm
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I've made it a few times using the 12oz. bag of Nestle white morsels + 1/2 cup of heavy cream...very tasty, firmed up nicely, and was easy to smooth w/ a hot spatula.

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mamawrobin Posted 12 May 2010 , 12:44am
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Originally Posted by FlourPots

I've made it a few times using the 12oz. bag of Nestle white morsels + 1/2 cup of heavy cream...very tasty, firmed up nicely, and was easy to smooth w/ a hot spatula.




I agree FlourPots on the 1/2 cup of cream to 12 oz. of chocolate. I think 3/4 cup of cream is too much for 12 oz. of chocolate.

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3LittleBeesCookies Posted 12 May 2010 , 1:12am
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I like both Baker's and Ghirardelli. I think all natural white chocolate like those taste the best. Some other white chocolates have hydrogenated oils and other stuff in them that alters the taste imho.

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ceshell Posted 12 May 2010 , 4:24am
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Yes, be sure what you are purchasing is actual white chocolate. I bought white choc. chips from Nestle because...well, Nestle means chocolate to me, right?? Only, after I got home I realized they were called "white chips" or something like that because there was NO cocoa butter in them: it was faux white chocolate. Yuk! I had a heck of a time tracking down real white choc. chips once I started reading the ingredients lists. You want them to be made of cocoa butter, not oils!

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Jeep_girl816 Posted 12 May 2010 , 4:32am
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Yep, Baker's is pretty much the only option around here for real white chocolate. I used 3 cups chopped white choc to 1 cup cream and it turned out nice.

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mamawrobin Posted 12 May 2010 , 4:35am
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Originally Posted by ceshell

Yes, be sure what you are purchasing is actual white chocolate. I bought white choc. chips from Nestle because...well, Nestle means chocolate to me, right?? Only, after I got home I realized they were called "white chips" or something like that because there was NO cocoa butter in them: it was faux white chocolate. Yuk! I had a heck of a time tracking down real white choc. chips once I started reading the ingredients lists. You want them to be made of cocoa butter, not oils!




Exactly. That's why I use Baker's white chocolate. It's really good and my Wal-Mart has an 6 ounce package for $1.90. thumbs_up.gif

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tavyheather Posted 12 May 2010 , 5:03am
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wow I never even bothered checking the bakers...I just assumed they would be a faux white...I bought the tiny Ghiradelli bar for $$$ and b/c u have to use so much more choc to cream ratio I hardly had enough to coat my tiny cake!

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mamawrobin Posted 12 May 2010 , 5:07am
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Originally Posted by tavyheather

wow I never even bothered checking the bakers...I just assumed they would be a faux white...I bought the tiny Ghiradelli bar for $$$ and b/c u have to use so much more choc to cream ratio I hardly had enough to coat my tiny cake!




Actually the baker's is a really good white chocolate. Good for me because I can't afford the good stuff. icon_lol.gif

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tavyheather Posted 12 May 2010 , 5:09am
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can't wait to try it! And I love ur suggestion about WalMart..never thought to buy it there...I wonder if Costco has it............

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pugmama1 Posted 12 May 2010 , 5:36am
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Thanks, everyone, for the input! I will hunt down the Baker's.

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