How to flavor ganache – Ganache flavor variations

How to flavor Ganache – Ganache flavor variations

One of the fun things about ganache is that you can flavor ganache a million different ways. Here are a few ways on how to flavor ganache or rather a few ganache flavor variations that I love and are popular with my customers.

 

Most of us Cake Decorators like to frost our cakes with Ganache; it’s give you a nice smooth finish and of course those sharp edges.  But using the same Ganache over and over again can be boring, right?
Did you know you could add flavor Ganache a million different ways? What is very important to remember though is that Ganache still being chocolate has to be treated very carefully. It’s sensitive to temperature, as well as the amount of liquid you use.

For example – as soon as you add some liquor in to your Ganache it may look like it is going to seize but if you continue to mix and incorporate in well, it will eventually smooth out.

How do you make Chocolate Ganache?

Dark Chocolate Ganache, Milk Chocolate Ganache or White Chocolate Ganache. You will find the recipes here – Chocolate Ganache
I have a video on how I make my Ganache as well. So be sure to check the basic Chocolate Ganache recipes first.

Next to flavor ganache it’s very simple and easy. Just follow the recipe and you will have a different flavor when ever you need.

Different Ganache Flavors – Tip Thursday on Facebook

These are based on my Single Batch Ganache Recipe. Some additions might need proper whipping and cooling the ganache before you use it.

Note about Alcohol — You can add as little as 1 tbsp. to ½ cup alcohol as desired. This is what I prefer.  You may need to whip the ganache to bring to consistency.

Espresso Ganache –Dissolve 2 tsp Espresso powderin 2 tsp water and add to existing Batch of Dark Ganache.

Hazelnut Ganache – Add 1 cup Nutella to one batch of Dark Chocolate Ganache .

Coconut Ganache – Add 1 tsp Coconut Extract to one batch of Ganache. You can add some toasted coconut flakes for the filling.

Mimosa Ganache – Add ½  tsp Orange Extract 1 tsp orange zest + 1 tsp Champagne Extract to one batch of Ganache.

Pistachio Ganache – Add ½ cup pureed Pistachios + ½ tsp Pistachio extract to one existing batch of Ganache.

Salted Caramel Ganache – Add 1 cup caramel + 1 tsp sea salt flakes to your existing batch of ganache. Do not over mix the salt to prevent it from dissolving.

Green Tea Ganache – Dissolve 2 tsp Green Tea powder in 2 tbsp. water – add to Ganache, add ½ tsp Green Tea Extract.  (You may need to whip to bring to consistency.)

Grand Orange Ganache – Add ¼ cup Grand Marnier to one batch of white or Dark Ganache
For non alcoholic – just add the Grand Marnier Extract

Irish Cream Ganache – Add ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream to one batch of white or Dark Ganache.
For non alcoholic – just add theIrish Cream Extract

Drambuie Ganache – Add ¼ cupDrambuieto one batch of Dark Ganache.
For non alcoholic – just add the Drambuie Extract (this is alcoholic lol)

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Don’t you just love how smooth this white Chocolate Ganache is? See my video on how to make perfect ganache on my recipes Post  – Chocolate Ganache Recipes – White Milk or Dark Chocolate 

Points to remember

Jut a note to remember. Not everybody likes all flavors so unless you are certain that the person is going to love it, keep it simple. The basic Ganache is absolutely delicious on it’s own.

For example – most people love orange or mint flavored chocolate but I hate it. I will not have any orange or mint added to my chocolate. So I would not flavor ganache orange or mint for myself. Know what I mean? When it comes to customers always take into account that they may not appreciate the same taste as you.

Recipe Card – How to flavor Ganache / Ganache Flavor Variations 

Are you a cake decorator? A Cake enthusiast? I have lot more recipes and tutorials you may like to explore.

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Learn to make many different flavors of buttercream from one basic recipe  – Click here