Lemon Ganache
Brighten up your desserts with this luxurious Lemon Ganache, a silky-smooth blend of white chocolate, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this versatile ganache is enhanced with a touch of unsalted butter for added creaminess and a glossy finish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for elevating cakes, tarts, macarons, or even as a luscious dip for fresh berries. Whether you use it warm as a glaze or chilled for a firmer texture, this zesty citrus ganache promises to be the star of any dessert. Indulge in its vibrant flavor and creamy texture—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams White chocolate
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 lemon Lemon zest (finely grated)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Finely chop the white chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl. Set it aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently. Heat the mixture until it is just about to come to a simmer, but do not let it boil.
Immediately pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped white chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the heat to melt the chocolate.
Using a rubber spatula or whisk, gently stir the mixture in small circles from the center outward until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
Add the unsalted butter in small pieces to the warm ganache and stir until fully incorporated. The butter will make the ganache extra creamy and give it a slight sheen.
Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature. Then, cover it with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
For a firmer texture (such as for piping or filling macarons), refrigerate the ganache for at least 1 hour, then gently stir before use.
Serve as desired and enjoy the luscious lemon flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.3 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.0 g | 365% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.6 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
