Are you ready to be the host with the most this holiday season? We’ve dreamed up two different choc-uterie board designs that are just as beautiful as they are delicious. First up we have a more traditional board that is perfectly crafted for those who love a mix of sweet and salty. We’ve listed below the 4 different JACEK Chocolate and cheese pairings that we recommend - but you can mix and match however your taste buds desire! Complete your board with different nuts, fresh fruits, and crackers and you’re ready to serve.
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Next up we have our version of the viral “butter” board! Instead of the classic butter base, however, we have an even tastier spread: creamy dark chocolate ganache. On top we’ve sprinkled a mixture of fruits and nuts, and served it with a variety of cookies. Yum!
Here is the recipe:
Classic Dark Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
1 cup fine dark chocolate, finely chopped (our callets work perfectly)
1/2 cup whipping cream (35%)
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted at room temperature
Instructions
- Add the chopped chocolate to a heatproof bowl
- Add cream and corn syrup to a pot and bring to 80 degrees Celsius
- Pour cream mixture over the finely chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute
- Using a spatula, stir cream and chocolate together using small circles; starting in the centre and working your way to the outside until it is all incorporated
- Add butter immediately and use an immersion blender to fully incorporate
- Let the mixture cool to 25 degrees Celsius and use the immersion blender once more to obtain a nice, smooth emulsion
- Place bowl in refrigerator to cool until firm (approx. 20 minutes)
- Using a spatula, spread the ganache over the platter or plate.
- Add the toppings of your choice