Whipped White Chocolate Orange Ganache
This whipped orange ganache is a light, fluffy frosting made with white chocolate, heavy cream, fresh orange juice, and orange zest. It’s smooth, creamy, and packed with bright citrus flavor, making it perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and filling layered desserts. Unlike traditional ganache, this version is designed to be whipped after chilling, creating a soft, airy texture that’s easy to spread and pipe.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 200 grams white chocolate
- 240 grams heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 6 grams orange zest
Instructions
- Place the chopped white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Heat half of the heavy cream until simmering. Alternatively, you can heat it in a saucepan over medium heat. Then pour it over the chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes.200 grams white chocolate, 240 grams heavy cream
- Whisk from the center outward until smooth and fully melted. If the chocolate doesn’t melt completely, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between and being careful not to overmix. If there are still small unmelted pieces, use an immersion blender to smooth it out.
- Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes, then whisk in the remaining cream until fully combined. After all the cream is incorporated, whisk in the orange juice and zest. Adding them after the cream helps prevent the mixture from curdling.2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 6 grams orange zest
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate for 2-4 hours, or until chilled. The ganache will still look very loose and soupy at this stage, that’s exactly what you want for this recipe.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and whip on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. This ganache is designed specifically for whipping and using as a frosting.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts.
Notes
Yield: This recipe makes enough ganache to generously frost 12 cupcakes, a 6-inch cake, or an 8-inch cake with 2 layers.
Storage: Store the ganache (unwhipped) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 159.6kcalCarbohydrates: 10.9gProtein: 1.6gFat: 12.6gSaturated Fat: 7.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 26.1mgSodium: 20.4mgPotassium: 73.4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 10.7gVitamin A: 306.8IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 47.5mgIron: 0.1mg
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