Make Chocolate Ganache Using A Microwave

Jean-Francois Suteau, the Executive Pastry Chef at the Beverly Hills Hotel, shares with you how to make a smooth, chocolate ganache. You will learn his secret for creating chocolate ganache with a velvety texture and glossy sheen.

You’ll need:

1 cup of 70% dark chocolate
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Serving size is for glazing one 6″ cake or 6 small cupcakes

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate for 20 seconds at a time on low power in microwave for up to 2 minutes.

2. Boil the cream.

3. Add the cream little by little to the chocolate making an emulsion.

4. Be sure to add the cream slowly otherwise the cocolate won’t be smooth.

5. If you’re using the ganache as a frosting be sure to let it cool for two hours at room temperature.

Now that you know how to make chocolate ganache using a microwave, you can use it for cake fillings, a glaze or truffles. Making a box of truffles is easy and a great gift for someone special. Or make a special birthday cake for your child.

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