Heat 1/2 C cream and the white chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds. Stir well and then heat at 50% power for 20 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted, stirring each time. There shouldn't be ANY lumps in your white chocolate. Cool to room temperature then refrigerate overnight. 1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until very steamy and just about to boil. 2. Meanwhile, chop the chocolate and place it in a medium bowl. 3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and set aside for 5 minutes, allowing the chocolate to melt from the heat of the cream. 4. Photo 8: using a hand-mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), whip the very cold ganache on medium speed, slowly increasing to high. As soon as the ganache starts to stiffen, stop to check the consistency. Continue to whip if needed, but be aware that whipped ganache can over-whip very quickly. Add to a heat safe bowl. Heat the whipping cream in a microwave or on the stove until just boiling. Watch closely, as it goes from simmering to rolling boil really fast and the cream can overheat and overflow in your pan or bowl. Once it’s simmering, pour over the chocolate and let sit for 60 – 90 seconds. Instructions. Place chocolate chips into a heat resistant bowl (glass or metal). If you’re starting with a chocolate bar, chop it into small pieces until they’re about the size of chocolate chips. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, warm heavy whipping cream until it just starts to simmer. Instructions. In a microwave safe bowl, pour in chocolate chips and whipping cream. Heat in 30 second bursts in the microwave, stirring well between heatings. (Should only take about 60-90 seconds) Once melted and smooth and thoroughly combined, place in butter and stir until melted and smooth. Instructions. Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and set aside. 8 oz (226 g) semisweet or dark (I like to use 60%) chocolate. Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium/low heat just until cream comes to a simmer. 1 cup (236 ml) heavy whipping cream. Wait for the ganache to thicken up to a spreadable consistency so it’s easier to spread over the cake. Store cake in an airtight container, in a dry dark pantry, for 3-4 days. Transfer to the refrigerator after a few days if needed to keep it fresh from humid temperatures. To defrost frozen ganache, place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours. Once it is thawed, take it out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour. The ganache might be too cold and firm to use if you don’t. Once it has reached room temperature, you can give it a vigorous mix or blend to remove any grainy At this percentage, ganache can be poured over a cake as a glaze, cooled slightly and then whipped for icing or filling, or chilled and used as the filling in truffles. Equal parts chocolate and cream make a softer ganache, sometimes used as a filling in cakes, while 3 parts chocolate to 1 part of cream makes a thin, shiny glaze. gBD1X.