Whipped Ganache Recipe
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0bd2dc63-f387-4b55-abcd-ba75c86db6df
Original source: https://sugargeekshow.com/whipped-ganache-recipe/
Recipe image: https://sugargeekshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/whipped-ganache-1.jpg

Whipped ganache is regular chocolate ganache cooled and whipped until light and fluffy. Perfect for filling cakes, frosting cupcakes, and piping.
Yield: 16
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT50M

Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (good quality, at least 60% cocoa)
- 8 oz heavy whipping cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon rum (optional)

Instructions
1. Before you begin: Make sure your chocolate is chopped into small pieces and have your stand mixer ready with the paddle and whisk attachments.
2. [For the whipped ganache] Weigh out chocolate and chop into small pieces if needed. Place into the bowl of a stand mixer.
3. [For the whipped ganache] Heat cream in a saucepan until it just starts to steam.
4. [For the whipped ganache] Pour cream over chocolate and make sure it's completely covered. Let stand 5 minutes.
5. [For the whipped ganache] Attach paddle attachment to stand mixer and mix at low speed until cream and chocolate are combined.
6. [For the whipped ganache] Let mixture cool at room temperature until it's a peanut butter consistency. Do not place in the fridge.
7. [For the whipped ganache] Add 1 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tablespoon of rum (if using). Attach the whisk attachment to the mixer.
8. [For the whipped ganache] Mix on medium until all the ingredients are incorporated, then turn the mixer up to high for 2-3 minutes, until ganache is light and fluffy.