ganache

[ guh-nahsh ]

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noun

a whipped frosting or filling made with semisweet chocolate and cream, used for cakes, pastries, and candies.

ganache

/ ɡəˈnæʃ /

noun

a smooth mixture of chocolate and cream, used in cakes, truffles, and chocolates

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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 ) )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ganache¹

C20: from French

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Example Sentences

Devil's food cupcakes are filled with a luscious chocolate mousse center and topped with a coating of chocolate ganache.

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