ganache

[ guh-nahsh ]

noun

1. a whipped frosting or filling made with semisweet chocolate and cream, used for cakes, pastries, and candies.

ganache

/ ɡəˈnæʃ /

noun

1. a smooth mixture of chocolate and cream, used in cakes, truffles, and chocolates

Word History and Origins

Origin of ganache¹

First recorded in 1810–15; from French “jaw; fool, unintelligent person,” from Italian ganascia “jaw,” from Greek gnáthos (compare gnathic ( def ) )

Word History and Origins

Origin of ganache¹

C20: from French

Example Sentences

Nutella is a delicious blend of hazelnuts and chocolate, and is used here in a jaw-droppingly gorgeous ganache for this cake.

From Washington Post

In the end, though, I went with the Vongerichten recipe, because it doesn’t require you to make a separate ganache and was just as satisfying.

From Washington Post

Its color and flavor shine best in a ganache made with olive oil rather than the standard cream.

From Washington Post

The chocolate should firm up after a couple hours, just about to the consistency of room temperature-set ganache.

From Washington Post

Devil's food cupcakes are filled with a luscious chocolate mousse center and topped with a coating of chocolate ganache.

From The Daily Beast