Can I make a chocolate ganache icing using white chocolate?

[amanda_pennsylvania]

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[melissa-dallas]

Yes. I made a whipped one once for an apricot cake & it was really good.

 

[marilynfl]

Amanda, white chocolate burns quicker, so you just have to be careful with that aspect.

Also...the better the chocolate, the better it will taste. I like Lindt white, but it's a little harder to find.

Same ratios of cream to chocolate, just a lower temp to melt in microwave.

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

Ok, thanks! I think I'm going to make a chocolate bundt cake and do a white ganache icing.

 

[lisainla]

If you haven't got a cake recipe in mind, try this one from the T&T: Heritage Chocolate Pound Cake

Shared by GayR, it is our house favorite!

http://eat.at/swap/forum6/70_Heritage_Chocolate_Pound_Cake

 

[marilynfl]

...and remember: never add cold liquid to the hot chocolate = Seizing Disaster. Heat both together.

 

[meryl]

This one's outstanding: Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake from Cook's Illustrated in T&T

http://eat.at/swap/forum6/12_Chocolate_Sour_Cream_Bundt_Cake_Cooks_Illustrated_2004___by_Michael_-_tips_by

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

Ok, I tried this and it so totally didn't work. Complete failure as a ganache.

It just never got thick enough for a ganache. What I'm looking for, I guess, is a white glaze for this cake, but somewhat thicker than a regular glaze. Maybe I'll have to experiment. Maybe a confectioner's sugar glaze?

 

[cheezz]

Amanda, how about that fondant recipe with marshmallows that was a few threads ago?

 

[angak]

Amanda, this white chocolate glaze works nicely for me.

I add a few drops of almond extract.

http://eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=74279

 

[amanda_pennsylvania]

You know, I have this recipe and completely forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me!