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Peanut Butter Ganache Recipe

4.7 from 75 reviews

This Peanut Butter Ganache is a rich and creamy topping made with white chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of vanilla. Ideal for drizzling over desserts or using as a luscious filling, this ganache combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the savory nuttiness of peanut butter, creating a smooth and velvety texture that hardens perfectly as it cools.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup (100g) white chocolate melting wafers
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the cream: Warm the heavy cream in a small pan over medium heat, bringing it close to a boil. Watch carefully to ensure it doesn’t actually boil but is steaming hot and just about to simmer.
  2. Combine ingredients: Remove the heated cream from the stove and immediately pour it over the peanut butter, white chocolate melting wafers, and vanilla extract placed in a mixing bowl.
  3. Let ingredients soften: Allow the mixture to sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to start melting the white chocolate and peanut butter.
  4. Whisk until smooth: Quickly whisk the ganache until fully smooth and uniform in texture before it starts to cool, ensuring all ingredients are completely blended together.
  5. Cool to desired consistency: Let the ganache cool to the thickness required for your use. It will harden as it cools, making it perfect for drizzling or spreading.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
  • White chocolate melting wafers work best as they melt evenly and quickly.
  • Do not let the cream boil to avoid scorching or splitting the ganache.
  • Work quickly when whisking to achieve the perfect consistency.
  • The ganache can be refrigerated to speed up hardening but bring back to room temperature before use to soften slightly.

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