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    Robot Coupe Blixer for ganache

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    Wow, that sounded like a great evening!  So fun!  I've decided to buy a Thermomix.  I'm just get settled from my move and I'm off to Callebaut in Mtl. for the advanced/expert courses.  When I get back I'm setting up my new chocolate space and buying some new chocolate making goodies - including the Thermomix!  Can't wait...

    Thanks for the info of what it can do with chocolate making.  That's very cool.  I'll have to try that.

    I just came across this thread. The thermomix sounds very interesting. Keep us updated on how it turns out for making ganache

    Luis

    Flavored Ganaches (Fruit, herb, spice, etc)

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    Posted · Edited by sote23 (log)

    Thanks Luis and Ilana.  I'm going to try some wine ganache today and was planning to add some of my dark milk (41%).  I'm going to follow pretty closely to Wybauw's recipe in Fine Chocolate 2 pg. 79 without the spices and adding 200g. dark chocolate instead of the cocoa butter as I want to slab.  I'm going to try it with reduced and non-reduced Merlot.  I'll also try a dark only recipe - again with reduced and non-reduced.  I made sure to get a fruity Merlot low in tannins.  I believe it's the tannins that fight with the chocolate.  The wine reduction itself still tastes good although stronger.  I kept it below 180F while reducing.

    Luis, I also contacted XOX truffles as I didn't see the wine truffle on their website.  Was it dark, milk or white?  I've heard good things about those guys.  I think I'll order some to try...

    It's been awhile since I tried it. I believe it was dark, but I could be wrong.

    Let us know how it turns out.

    Luis

    Flavored Ganaches (Fruit, herb, spice, etc)

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    I would use the cream. It turns out better in my opinion, but still not perfect. Wine ganaches are very difficult, and I've only seen it pulled off by one company.

    Luis

    I'm about to begin experimenting with wine ganache. Can you tell me which company 'pulled it off' in your opinion Luis? I'd like to try it to see what I'm aiming for!

    Thanks.

    Sure,

    Of course, I haven't tried everything out there but the company that pulled it off is xox truffles in san francisco. Everything else i've tasted including ones I've made don't taste right.

    Luis

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