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Dipping the madeleine in earl grey ganache

Earl Grey Ganache

Creamy white chocolate meets the bright, floral notes of Earl Grey in this simple Earl Grey ganache that’s perfect for pouring, glazing, or piping.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Infusion Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Earl Grey, Ganache, Glaze, Icing, Tea-flavored Dessert, White Chocolate
Servings: 0.5 cup Earl Grey ganache
Author: Marcin Skrzypiec

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 oz white chocolate 113 g
  • 2.5 tablespoons heavy cream 37 g, plus more to top up
  • 1 bag Earl Grey tea or 2 g loose leaf
  • 2 teaspoons butter 10 g, optional

Instructions

  • Infuse Tea: Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat, add Earl Grey tea, stir, and let steep for 15 minutes.
    2.5 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 bag Earl Grey tea
  • Prep Chocolate: Chop white chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
    4 oz white chocolate
  • Strain & Top Up Cream: Strain the tea-infused cream, pressing to extract flavor. Add fresh cream to maintain the original volume.
  • Reheat: Warm the infused cream again until hot but not boiling.
  • Melt Chocolate: Pour hot cream over chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  • (Optional) Add Butter: Stir in butter until fully incorporated.
    2 teaspoons butter
  • Cool & Use: Let ganache sit until it reaches the desired consistency. For faster cooling, place the bowl in cold water, stirring occasionally.
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