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

They are then covered in chocolate ganache and modelling chocolate, before an airbrush pen is used to sculpt the characters.

From BBC

Salted caramel pistachio cake under a layer of matcha ganache.

From Seattle Times

Cool completely, then make into sandwiches with jam, caramel or ganache. — adapted from “The Finnish Cookbook“

From Seattle Times

Indulge yourself with handcrafted, artisanal, small-batch chocolates, including yuzu pâte de fruit, sesame crunch, honey ganache and cinnamon zephyr ganache flavors.

From Seattle Times

The technical challenge was also a nice nod to "Bake Off's" origins as contestants were asked to make the chocolate cake covered in ganache and raspberries that is featured in the series title sequence.

From Salon