Has anyone made Ganache?

[Alambil]

It looks incredibly easy.. but is it?

I'm looking to make some chocolate truffles for gifts in the future as they're cheap and look really great... so is the ganache bit easy to make?

Incidentally; what's a "rolling boil" when talking about cream?

Rolling boil is where the cream is heaving in the heat but bubbles not bursting IYSWIM.

Truffles are a really fab prezzie to receive

[expectant smile]

I make it by just microwaving cream and chocolate together, mixing then letting cool before rolling into balls.

Really easy.

yes I have, it is dead easy

break choc into bits
heat cream (exact boiling point not v important IME, just don't let it boil over)
pour cream over choc
stir well
leave to cool
chill

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My dd made truffles using honey instead of cream to mix with the melted choc, and a few spoonfuls of strong coffee. they were lovely.

Oh yes, boiling but not bursting - I know what that is

BALD, you can be my second guinea pig (after me!)

I saw a bloke make some on the Sky programme, Taste the other night - they looked SO good (were rolled in chocolate before rolling in the last lot of cocoa!) so I think I'll give it a go when we're back from holiday

Go for it and report back when you've yut them tasted one

When are you going , Lewis ?

Monday til Friday; can't wait!

think I'll buy some today and have a go actually - am quite excited!

Awww it will be great for you and DS to have break.

They are really easy to make, and freeze well too. Add some rum or whiskey to them and coat some in melted dark, milk or white chocolate, some in cocoa powder and some in finely chopped nuts. It is a bit messy though, but worth it.

Thanks ComeOVeneer - I think I'll try all sorts of flavours and coatings - it seems fun!

Does anyone know where to get teeny paper cups to put them in? (I'm thinking for gifts of getting favour boxes from Hobbycraft etc and decorating them)

I order loads of stuff from here for all the cake making I do. They currently have an offer 4 for 3 on all cupcake/muffin/petit four cases.

wow, they're good prices on that site!! Thanks COV

PS, since when did the emotes change?!

you can get petit four casrs in tesco 65p for 100. They aren't the nice shiny ones but they are ok.