Better than Buttercream Vanilla Frosting (Whipped Vanilla Ganache)
Better than Buttercream Vanilla Frosting (Whipped Vanilla Ganache)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream, (at least 36% milk fat)
- 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped, or high-quality white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste, or 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Instructions
- 1
Place the finely chopped white chocolate (or white chocolate chips) into a medium, heatproof bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
After 5 minutes, gently whisk the mixture until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth. The ganache should be uniform and glossy. Stir in the vanilla bean paste (or vanilla bean seeds, if using a vanilla bean).
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 cup of cold heavy cream to the ganache mixture. Stir gently to combine. This helps to cool the ganache down faster and ensures a smooth consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the ganache to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and firm, but not solid. This step is crucial for proper whipping.
⏱️ 120 min
- 7
Once chilled, remove the ganache from the refrigerator. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment (or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment), whip the ganache on medium-high speed until it becomes light, fluffy, and holds stiff peaks, similar to whipped cream. Be careful not to over-whip, as it can become grainy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Your 'Better than Buttercream' Vanilla Whipped Ganache is now ready to use as a frosting or filling for cakes, cupcakes, or pastries. Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Re-whip briefly if needed before using again.
⏱️ 1 min
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Better than Buttercream Vanilla Frosting (Whipped Vanilla Ganache)
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream, (at least 36% milk fat)
- 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped, or high-quality white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste, or 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
Instructions
- 1
Place the finely chopped white chocolate (or white chocolate chips) into a medium, heatproof bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer around the edges. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
After 5 minutes, gently whisk the mixture until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth. The ganache should be uniform and glossy. Stir in the vanilla bean paste (or vanilla bean seeds, if using a vanilla bean).
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 cup of cold heavy cream to the ganache mixture. Stir gently to combine. This helps to cool the ganache down faster and ensures a smooth consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the ganache to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and firm, but not solid. This step is crucial for proper whipping.
⏱️ 120 min - 7
Once chilled, remove the ganache from the refrigerator. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment (or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment), whip the ganache on medium-high speed until it becomes light, fluffy, and holds stiff peaks, similar to whipped cream. Be careful not to over-whip, as it can become grainy.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Your 'Better than Buttercream' Vanilla Whipped Ganache is now ready to use as a frosting or filling for cakes, cupcakes, or pastries. Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Re-whip briefly if needed before using again.
⏱️ 1 min