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Strawberry Ganache

Strawberry Ganache: Whipped White Chocolate Bliss Awaits

Indulge in this Strawberry Ganache, a delightful frosting made with real strawberries and white chocolate that enhances any dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Purée
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Ripe berries are best or substitute with frozen.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds brightness; lime juice can be used as an alternative.
For the Ganache Base
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Choose high-quality couverture chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Cold cream yields better results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Stand Mixer
  • immersion blender
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Prepare Strawberry Purée
  1. Wash the strawberries, remove stems, and chop. Combine with lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft. Blend until smooth and strain to remove seeds. Allow to cool.
Make Ganache Base
  1. Chop white chocolate and place it in a mixing bowl. Heat heavy cream and vanilla in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and strawberry purée, let sit, then stir until combined.
Add Cold Cream & Color
  1. Add cold heavy cream to the ganache base. Optionally, add food coloring. Blend on low speed until smooth.
Chill
  1. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap pressing it on the surface to prevent a skin. Chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Whip Ganache
  1. Remove the ganache from the refrigerator and whip on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
Use or Store
  1. Use the whipped ganache to enhance desserts or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a vibrant hue, add food coloring to match the strawberry's freshness and ensure that your heavy cream is cold for better whipping results.

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