Working With Ganache

Decorating By ChrisJ Updated 6 Feb 2006 , 4:55pm by ChrisJ

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ChrisJ Posted 6 Feb 2006 , 4:17pm
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I just made a cake with dark chocolate ganache and white chocolate ganache. The dark chocolate ganache was easy to work with but I had a lot of trouble with the white chocolate. I was going for the "outline" look on the edge of the cake with drippings down the side. I couldn't get it to stop half-way down and it was too thick. I put it in the microwave for a few seconds and it was too runny. Any suggestions on how I can get the look I was going for?

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luvfondant Posted 6 Feb 2006 , 4:20pm
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Try to remelt the white chocolate and add a little of shortening, stir until smooth.. icon_smile.gif

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ChrisJ Posted 6 Feb 2006 , 4:44pm
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Thanks luvfondant. Another question, do you use candy melts or ganache recipe for the white chocolate?

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luvfondant Posted 6 Feb 2006 , 4:50pm
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I use the White CHocolate...I have not tried Candy Melts for Ganache...
I'm sure it is ok,,I use candy melts for Chocolate Clay aka Candy Clay/Chocolate leather. If the shortening remedy does not work,,,start with a new batch but add some shortening.. icon_smile.gificon_smile.gif

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ChrisJ Posted 6 Feb 2006 , 4:55pm
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I'll do that. Thank you!

P.S. Your fondant flowers are beautiful!

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