Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2012

I've been using this recipe for years and am finally reviewing it. It's the best ganache recipe here! It pours very smoothly, it sets up perfectly and whips to a delectable consistency. I've used it to pour over a Gateaux au Chocolat, over a Boston Cream Pie, filling for Whoopie Pies and as a dip for fruit.

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queenvalerie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA

Living In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2012

This was my first time making ganache and while it was superb in taste (made no changes) I couldn't get it to thicken up any in the refrigerator so I'm chalking that up to me, not the recipe. Either way, I still used as a filling for my son's birthday cake and it was delicious. Thanks so much for sharing, I will be using it again :)

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Julie

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2012

I have never made ganache before. Saying that...this is exactly how I was hoping it would turn out. I made and stuck in the fridge overnight. I made cream puffs then dipped the tops in the ganache. It adhered nicely and shinned beautifully. Not to mention the great taste.

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HOTNSPICY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Medina, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2012

It really does help to cover with plastic wrap. Make sure you drop it onto the top of the chocolate. I absolutely love this ganache.

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lenihan5

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

Great Ganache recipe. It was used to make my Strawberry Chocolate Torte.

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sweetserenade

Home Town: Solvang, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2011

I used the holiday mint/chocolate chips and a bit less cream, bag was under 2 cups, and no vanilla. Then I chilled and whipped with about 1/2 cup powdered sugar and this was truly the BEST chocolate frosting ever! Thanks for all the hints and the easiest recipes ever.

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ckulhane

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

This ganache was delicious and very easy to make. The only trouble I had was that it didn't set very firm once I put it in the refrigerator overnight so instead I whipped it until light and fluffy and it worked GREAT! Very good flavor as I used milk chocolate and semi-sweet as someone else suggested and used it on top of my cheesecake for a Christmas party and then whipped it a little thicker to pipe onto the cake. Definately worth keeping but if someone can suggest what I can do to make it thick enough to make truffles, I'm game!

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jazziejasmine

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tehachapi, California, USA

Living In: Rusk, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2011

This recipe is great I did everything as directed and it was delicious, will be using this again. PERFECT.

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razberry59

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA

Living In: Decatur, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2011

Flavour was ok, yet the consistancy was so watery, I wasn't actually able to use it?? my friend tried the recipe as well and the same thing happened??

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cam sh

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2011

Fantastic recipie! I've never made Ganache before and I am making my own wedding cake so I think I stumbled on a winner! I made this today for a practice 2 teir cake to glage it befor frosting and it turned out fantastically smooth and very rich, although I used a slightly different method: I heated the cream in a heavy bottom sauce pan then added the vanilla and chopped dark chocolate, removed from heat and stirred until smooth. Still get the same results I think. Thank you Pastrychick!

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