On Nov 27, 1:08*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Nov 24, 6:29*pm, John Kuthe > wrote:> I sure hope it turns out good!
>
> > I just made an eggnog flavored ganache to make Eggnog Truffles. 2.5lbs
> > of dark (65% cocoa) chocolate, a little less than 2 cups of egg nog,
> > 3/4 stick of butter and a little less than 1 tsp nutmeg. I have it
> > chilling now. I tasted a bit, and it tastes too dark/bitterish!
>
> ...
>
> And I HATE IT when the first thing I make is a failure!
>
> I just sampled some of the ganache I made as described above, and
> while it tastes very good, the taste is neither substantially egg nog
> (which I expected) but it's also not smooth in texture and I'm not
> sure why! I *did* use 1# of Semi Sweet Indulgence Ultra Couverature
> Chocolate artisan Dipping and Enrobing Formula (also from
> Chocoley.com) just cause I had it, but I kept it in my non-
> refrigerated basement all Summer. Maybe it was rancid, or ?
>
> So I have over 2 pounds of soft somewhat grainy ganache that tastes
> fantastic! Guess I will have to eat my mistakes!!
>
> Oh darn! ;-)
>
> John Kuthe...

Maybe reheating it a bit would help?