Comments on: Mad about Fruit Ganaches http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:53:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.1 By: Stef http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4059 Stef Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:41:53 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4059 Karen these look awesome I''m particularly interested in whether the yuzu one really works heehee.... I''ve tasted the Mogador and it didn''t work for me....hmmmm... The last one looks awesome!! Karen these look awesome I”m particularly interested in whether the yuzu one really works heehee….

I”ve tasted the Mogador and it didn”t work for me….hmmmm…

The last one looks awesome!!

]]> By: Karen http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4060 Karen Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:50:59 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4060 Thank you, Stef! I loved the passionfruit milk chocolate ones. The yuzu one worked great. The combination is similar to orange chocolate, but with a very slight bitterness. The closest thing I can think of is bitter orange marmalade. One thing to note though is that the fruit ganaches tend to give off more moisture than regular ganache. The shells turned really soft by the 2nd day. I''ll need to adjust the amount of fruit juice/puree. Thank you, Stef! I loved the passionfruit milk chocolate ones. The yuzu one worked great. The combination is similar to orange chocolate, but with a very slight bitterness. The closest thing I can think of is bitter orange marmalade.

One thing to note though is that the fruit ganaches tend to give off more moisture than regular ganache. The shells turned really soft by the 2nd day. I”ll need to adjust the amount of fruit juice/puree.

]]> By: sarah mcbride http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4061 sarah mcbride Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:22:41 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4061 Those look amazing. Especially the peanut butter picture. where do you live again and can I come lick the bowls? YUM! Those look amazing. Especially the peanut butter picture.
where do you live again and can I come lick the bowls? YUM!

]]> By: My Sweet & Saucy http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4067 My Sweet & Saucy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:42:45 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4067 What a fantastic blog! The flavors and photos are amazing! The passion fruit macaroons would probably be my favorite too! What a fantastic blog! The flavors and photos are amazing! The passion fruit macaroons would probably be my favorite too!

]]> By: My Sweet & Saucy http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4068 My Sweet & Saucy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:44:00 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4068 Oh I forgot to ask...are you going to post the recipes...I would love to try them out! Oh I forgot to ask…are you going to post the recipes…I would love to try them out!

]]> By: megan http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4070 megan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:14:07 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4070 These look beautiful. Such a pretty cookie! I''ve never had a macaron but maybe someday I''ll try to make a batch. These look beautiful. Such a pretty cookie! I”ve never had a macaron but maybe someday I”ll try to make a batch.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4074 Elizabeth Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:35:39 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4074 Hi Karen, The macarons are So pretty !! Makes me hungry.... Can i check with u where can i buy valrhora chocolates ? Tks, elizabeth Hi Karen,

The macarons are So pretty !! Makes me hungry…. Can i check with u where can i buy valrhora chocolates ?

Tks,
elizabeth

]]> By: Veron http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4075 Veron Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:45:11 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4075 Hi Karen! I too am experimenting with fruit puree in the ganache as well as some liquor. I''ve tried Alice medrich''s mint citron vodka chocolate as a ganache filling and it is great. My next is a mango puree and chocolate. I think you could boil down the puree first before incorporating. I love the sound of your passion fruit and milk chocolate...sounds like a winning combination! All your macarons are amazing! Hi Karen!
I too am experimenting with fruit puree in the ganache as well as some liquor. I”ve tried Alice medrich’’s mint citron vodka chocolate as a ganache filling and it is great. My next is a mango puree and chocolate. I think you could boil down the puree first before incorporating. I love the sound of your passion fruit and milk chocolate…sounds like a winning combination!
All your macarons are amazing!

]]> By: Karen http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4076 Karen Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:06:59 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4076 Thank you, Sarah, Melody, Megan and Veron! Elizabeth: I''ve replied the 1st time you asked under this post <a href="http://www.madbaker.net/2007/04/mad-about-plaisir-sucre/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Happy baking! Thank you, Sarah, Melody, Megan and Veron!

Elizabeth: I”ve replied the 1st time you asked under this post here. Happy baking!

]]> By: Millie http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4077 Millie Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:10:18 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4077 wow Karen, these all look sooooo good!!! They all look so beautiful and tasty... I''ve not been making them because I''m on this crazy diet. I''m trying to change a life style now. How are things going for you? Are yuzu pomelos? wow Karen, these all look sooooo good!!!
They all look so beautiful and tasty…
I”ve not been making them because I”m on this crazy diet.
I”m trying to change a life style now.
How are things going for you?

Are yuzu pomelos?

]]> By: Amrita http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4079 Amrita Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:45:13 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4079 Karen, hollow shell syndrome again? :( I still think they look good, anyway. Here''s an idea for another Elvis macaron: Peanut shells, honey buttercream and a banana compote center. Oh great, now I feel like making some too! Karen, hollow shell syndrome again? :( I still think they look good, anyway.

Here’’s an idea for another Elvis macaron: Peanut shells, honey buttercream and a banana compote center. Oh great, now I feel like making some too!

]]> By: Aunt HN http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4081 Aunt HN Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:51:38 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4081 They are absolutely delicious! Hope to have some of them for tatsing. They are absolutely delicious! Hope to have some of them for tatsing.

]]> By: Stef http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4087 Stef Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4087 I just re-read my 1st post...gosh they must have looked so good I didn''t even realise I typed the word ''awesome'' twice...haha...you see the effect your macs have on me? =) Yes,I notice that fruit ganaches tend to soften easily. The only one I never had a problem with was the cherry one. In which I stone fresh cherries, snip with scissors (chopping would crush them up too much) and mix with brandy,sugar and some kirsch extract. I then stir it into ganache that has been made with less cream so as to accomodate the liquid from the cherry. Excellent.... I just re-read my 1st post…gosh they must have looked so good I didn”t even realise I typed the word ”awesome” twice…haha…you see the effect your macs have on me?
=)

Yes,I notice that fruit ganaches tend to soften easily.
The only one I never had a problem with was the cherry one.
In which I stone fresh cherries, snip with scissors (chopping would crush them up too much) and mix with brandy,sugar and some kirsch extract. I then stir it into ganache that has been made with less cream so as to accomodate the liquid from the cherry. Excellent….

]]> By: Karen http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4097 Karen Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:07:41 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4097 Thanks, Millie! I hope you''ve had success with the macarons! Speaking of diets, I haven''t been eating as well as I should lately. You''ve reminded me to get back on track. :) Amrita: Thanks for the suggestion! The shells weren''t hollow, but I''m not satisfied with the texture of the insides yet. MAYBE I''ll give french meringue another chance. Auntie HN: I haven''t got any left. But will let you have some on attempt #2. :) Stef: The cherry ganache sounds wonderful! Thanks, Millie! I hope you”ve had success with the macarons! Speaking of diets, I haven”t been eating as well as I should lately. You”ve reminded me to get back on track. :)

Amrita: Thanks for the suggestion! The shells weren”t hollow, but I”m not satisfied with the texture of the insides yet. MAYBE I”ll give french meringue another chance.

Auntie HN: I haven”t got any left. But will let you have some on attempt #2. :)

Stef: The cherry ganache sounds wonderful!

]]> By: yixiaooo http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4121 yixiaooo Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:00:07 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4121 "Flavour #3: Peanut macaron shells sandwiched with banana dark chocolate ganache and a peanut butter centre" sounds divine. “Flavour #3: Peanut macaron shells sandwiched with banana dark chocolate ganache and a peanut butter centre” sounds divine.

]]> By: latifa http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4122 latifa Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:27:59 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4122 they look delicious, but are they easy to make? they look delicious, but are they easy to make?

]]> By: Millie http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4124 Millie Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:09:27 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4124 well, I think they all turn out ok. I hope the feet to be taller, I did try to make a batch of macarons with french meringue lately. Maybe you can come check it out = ) I made opera flavor and used this Vietnamese coffee mix, and the flavor came out so great. well, I think they all turn out ok.
I hope the feet to be taller, I did try to make a batch of macarons with french meringue lately. Maybe you can come check it out = ) I made opera flavor and used this Vietnamese coffee mix, and the flavor came out so great.

]]> By: Antonio Tahhan http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4126 Antonio Tahhan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:51:26 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4126 Karen, your macarons look phenomenal!! Is it a secret recipe or can I have the pleasure of making these delicious cookies at home? I can''t wait to hear what the verdict is on the new flavors you''re experimenting with : ) Karen, your macarons look phenomenal!! Is it a secret recipe or can I have the pleasure of making these delicious cookies at home? I can”t wait to hear what the verdict is on the new flavors you”re experimenting with : )

]]> By: danielle http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4129 danielle Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:59:50 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4129 so friggin'' pretty they''re making my mouth water.. almost feel like whipping up a batch and eating them myself :) will get the bf to order some next time i''m in town yeah? so friggin” pretty they”re making my mouth water.. almost feel like whipping up a batch and eating them myself :)

will get the bf to order some next time i”m in town yeah?

]]> By: Holly http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4142 Holly Thu, 01 May 2008 00:13:43 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4142 These all look so amazing!! These all look so amazing!!

]]> By: Sheltie Girl http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4186 Sheltie Girl Sun, 04 May 2008 15:03:48 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4186 I''m with you...I vote for the ones made of passionfruit. They look out of this world. Natalie @ Gltuen a Go Go I”m with you…I vote for the ones made of passionfruit. They look out of this world.

Natalie @ Gltuen a Go Go

]]> By: baobei http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4223 baobei Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:40 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4223 Just wanted to drop a note to say hi, i got here from Lynn''s site.. Gosh you found so much time to bake, especially macarons despite having a full time job! I''ve not been baking as much!! *shame on me* Just wanted to drop a note to say hi, i got here from Lynn’’s site..
Gosh you found so much time to bake, especially macarons despite having a full time job!
I”ve not been baking as much!! *shame on me*

]]> By: Millie http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4268 Millie Sat, 10 May 2008 06:19:12 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4268 I found a recipe for the Macaroons. As I live in Washington state. And cannot order from where you live. It is in "The Best Of America''s Test Kitchen Cookbook" of 2008. After seeing your website. I can make them now in the United States. Thank you so much. Millie. I found a recipe for the Macaroons. As I live in Washington state. And cannot order from where you live. It is in “The Best Of America’’s Test Kitchen Cookbook” of 2008. After seeing your website. I can make them now in the United States. Thank you so much. Millie.

]]> By: michelle http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4270 michelle Sat, 10 May 2008 07:23:57 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4270 hi !!! :D ur cakes n everything else is soo pretty!!! :D do u take orders??? ((: hi !!! :D ur cakes n everything else is soo pretty!!! :D

do u take orders??? ((:

]]> By: Kay http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4383 Kay Sun, 18 May 2008 12:01:30 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4383 Hi.. i''m in Australia n much to my surprise many don''t know about macaroons here. I tried one recipe from the internet and it looked similar but too sweet. Could you share your recipe so that i don''t have to keep craving for them. Thanks love. Kay Hi.. i”m in Australia n much to my surprise many don”t know about macaroons here. I tried one recipe from the internet and it looked similar but too sweet.
Could you share your recipe so that i don”t have to keep craving for them. Thanks love. Kay

]]> By: Tartelette http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4388 Tartelette Sun, 18 May 2008 19:43:17 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4388 I have been working on citrus fruit gananche lately which says a lot because I don''t like citrus and chocolate together. They look wonderful and I love the peanut butter and chocolate one. I just made a btach of Snickers'' ones for a friend''s birthday and that was fun! You are always fantastic with macarons! I have been working on citrus fruit gananche lately which says a lot because I don”t like citrus and chocolate together. They look wonderful and I love the peanut butter and chocolate one. I just made a btach of Snickers” ones for a friend’’s birthday and that was fun! You are always fantastic with macarons!

]]> By: Holly http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4406 Holly Wed, 21 May 2008 17:45:56 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4406 These all look amazing, but I want one of the peanut butter ones in a bad way! These all look amazing, but I want one of the peanut butter ones in a bad way!

]]> By: Anne http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4483 Anne Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:10:11 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-4483 oh gosh, your macaron prictures are making drool all over the keyboard! oh gosh, your macaron prictures are making drool all over the keyboard!

]]> By: Steve http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-12072 Steve Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:42:42 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-12072 Hey, these look awesome. I''m curious though, where do you get the clear boxes you put your macarons in? Hey, these look awesome. I”m curious though, where do you get the clear boxes you put your macarons in?

]]> By: Karen http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-12075 Karen Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:01:05 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-12075 Steve: Most of the boxes were bought in Malaysia, others are recycled boxes from past purchases at hotel bakeries. Look up the yellowpages, there are several local wholesale suppliers of these boxes. Steve: Most of the boxes were bought in Malaysia, others are recycled boxes from past purchases at hotel bakeries. Look up the yellowpages, there are several local wholesale suppliers of these boxes.

]]> By: bridget http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-18196 bridget Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:50:59 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-18196 hello...my fellow francophile,friend and cook and i are on a quest to make our own macarons....living in l.a. we can buy some at paulette...but they just are not as good as laduree''s....we tried making chocolate versions and they were good....but we are on a quest for a recipe for a fruit ganache....different from the choco based ganaches...you seem to have gotten the violet cassis one down ...my favorite flavor,by the way...is there any chance you would share your recipies?....thanks!!! or should i say merci!!! hello…my fellow francophile,friend and cook and i are on a quest to make our own macarons….living in l.a. we can buy some at paulette…but they just are not as good as laduree’’s….we tried making chocolate versions and they were good….but we are on a quest for a recipe for a fruit ganache….different from the choco based ganaches…you seem to have gotten the violet cassis one down …my favorite flavor,by the way…is there any chance you would share your recipies?….thanks!!! or should i say merci!!!

]]> By: Annie http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-26562 Annie Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:33:47 +0000 http://www.madbaker.net/2008/04/mad-about-fruit-ganaches/#comment-26562 Hi Karen, I''m so obsessed with Pierre Hermes passion fruit macaron and have been searching EVERYWHERE for a recipe. Yours looks spot on perfect! Would you mind sharing the recipe? Please email me at annietang77@hotmail.com if you don''t mind. Many thanks! Annie Hi Karen,

I”m so obsessed with Pierre Hermes passion fruit macaron and have been searching EVERYWHERE for a recipe. Yours looks spot on perfect! Would you mind sharing the recipe? Please email me at annietang77@hotmail.com if you don”t mind.
Many thanks!

Annie

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