Can i freeze chocolate cream frosting / ganache?

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I made some chocolate cream frosting / ganache (basically just double / heavy cream with plain / bittersweet chocolate, melted and whipped up).

I ended up with twice as much as I need. Can I freeze it or will I simply have to eat it all (oh, the hardship)?



Best Answer

You may absolutely freeze chocolate ganache and most other chocolate preparations. It should keep for up to a year without any noticeable change in quality.

Try to get a tight seal so it doesn't pick up other freezer odours. Use a small freezer bag if you can, and maybe put that in a hard sealable container as well. The freezing itself won't hurt the ganache at all but if it catches a whiff of those tuna casserole leftovers then you won't want to use it!




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What happens if you freeze chocolate ganache?

Ganache does freeze fairly well. You might notice a slight texture change with the ganache being a little grainy but you can give it a mix or blend to mix this backup.

Does chocolate frosting freeze well?

If you have extra frosting in your can of frosting or just want to extend the shelf life of your store bought frosting, pop it in an airtight container and freeze until you are ready to use it. What is this? Store bought frostings will stay fresh in the freezer for up to a year.

Can you set ganache in the freezer?

Yes, you can freeze chocolate ganache, especially if you wish to preserve it for longer than 2 weeks. Ganache freezes surprisingly well, considering it's a dairy-based recipe. And freezing it doesn't require much work.

Can you put a ganache covered cake in the freezer?

First place the ganached cake in a cake box and place in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. Remove from box and wrap in several layers of clingfilm/saran wrap and then heavy duty freezer bags or several plastic bags. Place cake in the box and into the freezer well away from smelly foods.



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