Can I Substitue 1/2 And 1/2 For Cream When Making Ganache?

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justfrosting Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 9:20pm
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justfrosting Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 9:33pm
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Anyone? Anyone?

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Crimsicle Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 9:55pm
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I'm thinking that due to the change in the ratio of fat to liquid, half and half might make your chocolate seize. But, can't say for sure. Let us know how it comes out if you try it!

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praetorian2000 Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 10:44pm
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You can use 1/2 & 1/2 but the consistency will be different. You can use any kind of 'cream' (heavy cream, light cream, 1/2 & 1/2, milk, soy milk) but the consistency will be different than if you used heavy cream. I used soy milk once because the person can't take dairy and the ganache tasted fine, but it wasn't as thick. Maybe a little more chocolate and maybe letting it set more would have helped.

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springlakecake Posted 1 Dec 2006 , 11:12pm
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I am not sure, but you might want to consider that you might not be able to leave it out without refrigeration. It is the high content of fat and sugar that preserves it and keeps it from spoiling. If you change it from a classic recipe, I dont know what might happen. www.baking911.com has some info on it.

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