Tart and Tangy Ganache

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Brighten up your treat repertoire with our Tart and Tangy Ganache, a refreshing twist on classic chocolate confections. This ganache combines the rich creaminess of melted chocolate with zesty lemon and key lime flavors, enhanced by a hint of citric acid for a tangy punch. Each truffle is finished with a touch of dried apricot for an extra layer of flavor and elegance. Perfect for those who love a balance of sweet and tart, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Tart and Tangy Ganache

Create Tart and Tangy Ganache Truffles

Gather your supplies, including high-quality chocolate, lemon icing fruit, and key lime flavor, and follow along with our recipe to create delightful Tart and Tangy Ganache. With these key ingredients and simple steps, you'll craft a tangy, refreshing treat that's sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 1 pound chocolate, melted
  • 1 tablespoon invert sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons lemon icing fruit
  • 1/2 teaspoon key lime flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
  • candy thermometer
  • cookie scoop
  • dipping tools

Instructions

In a heavy saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup to boil. Add butter and invert sugar. Cool to at least 98°. Melt chocolate. Blend with a whisk until a smooth consistency is reached. Stir in 2 teaspoons lemon icing fruit, 1/2 teaspoon key lime flavor and 1/2 teaspoon citric acid.
SCOOPED AND DIPPED GANACHE:
Spoon the mixture into a small bowl. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator. Scoop ganache mixture using a cookie scoop. Roll into ball. Dip into melted candy coating or melted and tempered chocolate. Immediately after dipping, place a cut piece of dried apricot on the ganache.

Recipe and image taken with permission from Autumn Carpenter's Book, All About Candy Making. All rights reserved.

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