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      a year ago

      Good afternoon, now that I have a little free time I am trying to make several tests with the white chocolate ganache to make both the retaining wall and to make cover. I understand it is best for warm climates. My question would be, what temperature does the ganache have to be at to apply it as a retaining wall and for the topping? The first tests are not going very well.

      Thanks in advance

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        hi! It’s great that you’re taking advantage of your free time to do tests, it always helps a lot to perfect techniques
        Regarding your question, the ganache application temperature may vary a bit depending on the type of chocolate you use and the climate you work in, but here are some general references:
        For retaining wall: ideally, the ganache should be between 21 °C and 24 °C. At this temperature it has a firm but still manageable texture, which allows it to keep its shape without runny.
        For topping: It should be a little more fluid, between 26 °C and 28 °C, so that it can be spread easily but without being so hot as to melt the topping.
        Keep in mind that white or milk chocolate ganache, having a higher proportion of milk fat and sugars, is much more sensitive to heat and more prone to lose structure in hot climates. Therefore, it is often preferred to use bitter chocolate ganache when greater stability is needed, especially for sealing or firm structures.
        On our platform you can find the specific recipe for semi-bitter chocolate ganache for sealing, which you can use as a base. https://recetas.scoolinary.com/ganache-de-chocolate-semiamargo-para-sellado
        i hope these references will be useful for you.

        Best regards.

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        • @sussan_scoolinaryteam thanks for the advice, very practical and great to know.

        • @Sussan Estela Olaya Thank you very much for your answer, there is something I did wrong because the fat separated, it was like a mass and the oil apart. I will follow your advice and try again!!!!

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            @isidrebernet It is totally normal for these things to happen when working with ganache, especially with white chocolate, which is more delicate because of its high fat and sugar content.
            Although temperature is an important factor, the essential thing to remember is that ganache is an emulsion. When the fat separates and looks like it has been “cut”, it does not mean that all is lost or that you have done something wrong altogether. In fact, it has happened to me many times. Just keep whisking patiently, using a balloon whisk or hand whisk, and little by little you will see how it emulsifies again until you get a smooth and homogeneous texture.
            If you see that the mixture is too dense or compact, you can temper it slightly (a few seconds of gentle heat in the microwave or bain-marie) so that the fat integrates more easily. Sometimes it just needs a little more work and pampering, do not give up!

            I’m sure that the next time you try it, it will come out much better.

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