Ganache For Hot Chocolate And Mochas Recipes

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips, skim milk, and instant espresso powder in a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of simmering water. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan with an overhang on two opposite sides.
• For the brownies: Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk together the sugar, butter and oil in a large bowl. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk just until combined. Using a spatula, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain and then fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake until the center is slightly set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
• For the ganache: When the brownies are ready, put the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat the cream and coffee in a small saucepan just until it barely reaches a simmer. Pour the liquid over the chocolate and let sit for 10 seconds before whisking until smooth and shiny. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, gently shaking to completely coat the top. Let sit at room temperature until completely cool (about 1 hour) or pop into the refrigerator for 15 minutes before sprinkling with sea salt (if using). Run a knife around the edge of the baking pan and use the parchment to lift out the brownies before slicing.

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a small bowl or 2-cup glass measuring cup. Pour the boiling water over the chocolate and stir until smooth and the chocolate is melted. If you have an immersion blender, use it to fully emulsify the mixture.
• The ganache can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently in a microwave before using.

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• Microwave whipping cream in a glass bowl at HIGH 1 minute and 30 seconds or until hot, stirring once. Add chocolate morsels and coffee granules; stir until smooth. Chill 30 minutes or until spreading consistency.

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• For the chocolate ganache: Melt the chocolate and cream together in a double boiler. Stir until thoroughly combined, then chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. On a double boiler, place one part of chocolate and cream.
• For the sponge cake, first preheat your oven to 180°C.
• Cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, set the butter-sugar mixture aside and mix together the vanilla and eggs.
• Get your butter-sugar mixture and slowly add in the vanilla-egg mixture. (Make sure to do it slowly to prevent the fat and water from separating).
• Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into the mixture and fold it in.
• Halfway through mixing, add in the remaining chocolate (chopped) and stir until there are no more flour pockets.
• On a buttered pan lined with parchment paper, pour in the batter, ensuring that it is spread evenly. Tap on the counter to release air bubbles, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Cool for 30 minutes, at least, once cooked through.
• For the syrup: mix together the coffee, cane sugar, and milk properly.
• To assemble, add some syrup to your cake and let it cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour the chocolate ganache on top of your cake and let it chill again, this time for 30 minutes.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Put the ganache in a 10-ounce ceramic cup. Pull the espresso directly over the ganache, then pour the steamed milk over the top from 12 to 20 inches above the cup. The force of gravity will be all the agitation that is required to mix the ganache with the milk. No stirring will be required. Serve immediately.