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Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing

downtonabbeycooks · July 13, 2020 ·

We often see cakes frosted with buttercream, but if you are looking for an alternative, try this rich ganache icing used by the Royal Family.

Very simple to make and produces a nice glossy result.

Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing

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Course Dessert, Pantry Basic
Cuisine English

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb. quality semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
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Instructions
 

  • Prepare at least six hours before you will be using to allow to set.
  • Put the chopped chocolate into a mixing bowl. In a separate saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Pour the hot cream onto the chocolate, letting the chocolate melt. Whisk it until smooth and well incorporated.
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Filed Under: Celebration, COVID Comfort Food, Dessert, Dinner, Sweets Tagged With: ganache icing

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