Lemon Ganache

Brighten up your desserts with this luxurious Lemon Ganache, a silky-smooth blend of white chocolate, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and fragrant lemon zest. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this versatile ganache is enhanced with a touch of unsalted butter for added creaminess and a glossy finish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for elevating cakes, tarts, macarons, or even as a luscious dip for fresh berries. Whether you use it warm as a glaze or chilled for a firmer texture, this zesty citrus ganache promises to be the star of any dessert. Indulge in its vibrant flavor and creamy texture—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams White chocolate
• 100 ml Heavy cream
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 60 ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 lemon Lemon zest (finely grated)
• 1 pinch Salt

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the white chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl. Set it aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently. Heat the mixture until it is just about to come to a simmer, but do not let it boil.

Step 4

Immediately pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped white chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the heat to melt the chocolate.

Step 5

Using a rubber spatula or whisk, gently stir the mixture in small circles from the center outward until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.

Step 6

Add the unsalted butter in small pieces to the warm ganache and stir until fully incorporated. The butter will make the ganache extra creamy and give it a slight sheen.

Step 7

Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature. Then, cover it with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 8

For a firmer texture (such as for piping or filling macarons), refrigerate the ganache for at least 1 hour, then gently stir before use.

Step 9

Serve as desired and enjoy the luscious lemon flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(396.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1648.1

Total Fat 123.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 73g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 212.4mg	0%
Sodium 298.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 120.0g
Protein 12.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 411.0mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 650.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.1%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 29.9%