Step 3: Heat the Water
In a saucepan, heat the water until it comes to a low boil.
Step 1: Assemble Your Ingredients
Heres what youll need:
- 6 ounces very good quality chocolate
- 6 ounces water
Note: you can use a lower or higher quantity, but maintain the same ratio.
Water Ganache White Chocolate
FAQ
How long does water ganache last?
What can you substitute for heavy cream in ganache?
What is the active water in ganache?
What is the basic formula for ganache?
How do you make chocolate ganache with water?
People often mistake the taste, if subtle enough, for added alcohol. Place the water and the chocolate into the top of a double-boiler ( or a bowl placed over a pot of boiling water) and melt, stirring to mix the two ingredients. Once the chocolate is all melted, keep heating and stirring the ganache to let some of the water evaporate.
How do you use water ganache?
Mainly composed of chocolate and water, water ganache will add a deep chocolate flavor to your desserts. Drizzle it over choux buns, use it as a filling in tarts or simply enjoy it with a spoon. I initially came across water ganache while watching the Nadiya Bakes show.
Can water ganache be made with substandard chocolate?
Basically, if you use water to make your ganache, there is no masking of the chocolate flavor–it shines through completely. This can be a beautiful thing if you’re using excellent chocolate. But water ganaches made using substandard chocolate?
What is water ganache?
Water ganache is just water and melted chocolate and makes the best drips! Water ganache is ganache made with water instead of cream. The taste is still just as good but with no added dairy. You might make water ganache for a few reasons. Maybe you ran out of cream, maybe you have cottage laws in your area that prevent you from using fresh dairy.