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Suggest a better descriptionThis extremely easy and versatile chocolate filling was not around when I was doing my classic French training in the early 50s. Now I often wonder why not, who introduced it, et Special Equipment Suggested: A moderately heavy stainless saucepan; a large stainless mixing bowl set in a larger bowl of ice cubes and water; a large balloon whip or hand-held el Melting the Chocolate. Break up the chocolate, turn it into the saucepan, add the cream, and stir over moderate heat until the chocolate has melted and the cream is almost at the Chilling. Turn the chocolate into the mixing bowl, set it in the bowl of ice, and whisk several minutes until it has firmed to spreading consistency. Sieve in confectioners sugar Ahead-of-time Note. May be made ahead, but do not bother to beat it over ice; reheat to decongeal before using and then beat over ice if necessary. Variations: Chocolate Ganache Truffles: Make the ganache mixture quite stiff, adding a little less cream or a little more chocolate. When well chilled, roll into rough balls, roll in cocoa po Ganache Chocolate Mousse or Ice Cream: Use double the amount of cream in the master recipe, to make a mass that holds itself softly in a spoon when chilled over ice. Pack into a s Recipe by: Julia Child: The Way To Cook Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 620 by "Valerie Whittle"
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (498g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories: 2041 | ||
Calories from Fat: 1482 (73%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 164.7g | 220 % | |
Saturated Fat 99.8g | 499 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 50.6g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 5.5g | ||
Cholesterol 326.1mg | 100 % | |
Sodium 127.3mg | 4 % | |
Potassium 841.1mg | 22 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 141.2g | 42 % | |
Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 49 % | |
Sugars, other 128.9g | ||
Protein 13.6g | 19 % | |
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Calories per serving: 2041
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