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Hi, I think the recipe in the Christmas book for ganache may be wrong (page 13) it states for 2lb cream you need 458g of chocolate, I did that and it is so runny, would it be ok to boil up the liquid again and add extra chocolate or melt chocolate and add to liquid.

Thanks Glen

I’ve just ordered the Christmas book, can’t wait for it come hope it comes before next week.

It looks to me that it should be the other way around glen, I seem to recall that there was some mention of this, when the book first came out.

Thanks for reply, I have warmed up the ganache over a pan of water and added more chocolate.. Unfortunately I have never made it before so I do not know the consistency I hope I have not got it too thick now oh well I will see tomorrow.

Thank you again

Glen

Hi Glen

The recipe in the book is a printing error. Paul mentioned it on facebook a while back, the recipe to follow is either the online tutorial or from the chart here http://www.cakeflix.com/blog/how-to-ganache-cakes-without-gnashing-your-teeth
If you add some melted chocolate to your mixture it will set up. Please don’t boil the chocolate as it will burn and seize. Hope this helps.

Hi,
My friend got the book this week and I told her about the mistake with the Ganache.
There is a note from the printers inside the book, so anyone else getting the book now will hopefully get this information.
I have not got the book but she gave me a look at hers, so its now on my Christmas list, although to late for this year will do me for many years to come.

need the recipe for choc Ganache please

Hello thelmacharnock

You’ll find the recipe here http://www.cakeflix.com/free-online-cake-decorating-courses#course-breakdown-and-links
and if it helps, there’s a ganache chart for different size cakes here:
http://www.cakeflix.com/blog/how-to-ganache-cakes-without-gnashing-your-teeth

My xmas book as arrived but unfortunately without the correct ganache receipe

Hi 74shell

If you look at the answer above your question you’ll see the links to take you to the recipes for ganache.
If you’d like a printed recipe for your book I’m sure the site would be happy to send it to you. Just email
[email protected] or [email protected] and explain as you have here. Hope this helps.

Thanks miwl for your advice.