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Hi there,
I have just been watching Paul’s white ganache and buttercream tutorials. In the ganache tutorial, he says to leave the ganache in the fridge overnight before reheating and using to cover a cake.

I want to make some white ganache to add to buttercream to give it more structure, as shown in the buttercream tutorial. I am going to make buttercream today (anytime now!)

My question is.. can I make the ganache , leave to cool a bit and add it to the buttercream so I can go ahead and fill and cover my cake… all today?
I would be really grateful if anyone can come back to me as soon as possible so I can get cracking.
Many, many thanks in advance.
Deane -Mae

Hello Deane-Mae

I did this just recently. I think I made the white ganache and popped in the fridge while I made the buttercream and although it was still quite soft, it was fine to mix into the buttercream and use right away.

Or (as you need more structure), you could put in the ganache in the freezer instead of the fridge for a little while to speed up. Hope it works for you!

goldengoose, thank you SO much for your speedy reply.
Kind regards,
Deane-Mae