I Have Never Made Ganache Before. Help Please

Decorating By ccwkg Updated 6 Jan 2007 , 3:52am by katy625

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ccwkg Posted 6 Jan 2007 , 3:32am
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I would love to make a chocolate ganache for a cake tomorrow. I was wondering about the cream that the recipe on this site calls for. Is that heavy cream? Thanks for the help, again!!
Crystal

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chaptlps Posted 6 Jan 2007 , 3:39am
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heavy cream whipping cream it's all good
ganache is as easy as boiling cream so don't fret you'll do fine.

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JodieF Posted 6 Jan 2007 , 3:39am
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Yes, it's heavy whipping cream. I use 1 cup semi-sweet chips and 3/4 cups heavy cream. Heat at a low temp until the chocolate melts and it's smooth and glossy. I use it to top cheesecakes, and pour on while thin so it makes a glossy, flat service. Or you can allow it to cool off and thicken. You can spread it like icing or let drip down the edges and sides of a cake.

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margery Posted 6 Jan 2007 , 3:46am
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a double boiler works very well---

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katy625 Posted 6 Jan 2007 , 3:52am
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Mmmm...I love ganache! I use the Ghiradelli (I hope I typed that right) chocolate. Yum.
I use 8oz chocolate bar chopped and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream. I melt in double boiler then immediately cover cake. I push the chocolate around a little just to help it cover the sides.

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