Description
Namelaka Chocolate Ganache is a luxuriously smooth and silky chocolate cream that combines high-quality dark chocolate with cream, butter, and milk. This rich ganache requires gentle heating and slow chilling to develop its characteristic airy and velvety texture, making it perfect for frosting cakes or filling pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 200g high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
Dairy Mixture
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50ml whole milk
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl to ensure it melts evenly when combined with the hot liquid.
- Heat Cream and Milk: In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat gently over medium heat until the mixture just reaches a simmer, making sure it does not boil to prevent burning or curdling.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream: Pour the hot cream and milk mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to soften the chocolate fully.
- Stir Ganache: Gently stir the mixture from the center outward until it becomes smooth, glossy, and completely combined.
- Add Butter: Incorporate the softened butter in small pieces, folding it into the ganache until the texture is fully smooth, silky, and homogeneous.
- Chill: Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate the ganache for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to set and develop texture.
- Whip Before Use: Before using, gently whip the chilled ganache with a hand mixer or whisk to aerate it, creating a light and airy consistency perfect for frosting or fillings.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overheat the cream; it should just simmer, not boil.
- Covering the ganache with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface prevents an unsightly skin.
- Chilling time is crucial for the ganache to develop its signature soft and fluffy texture.
- Gently whipping after chilling lightens the texture and improves spreadability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
