Pin A show-stopping Halloween dessert featuring a rich chocolate ganache spread artfully decorated with a white chocolate spiderweb, served with an assortment of dippable treats.
This dessert has become the highlight of our Halloween parties, impressing both kids and adults alike with its decadent flavor and spooky look.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Ganache: 300 g (10.5 oz) dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa) chopped, 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream, 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter cubed, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
- Spiderweb Decoration: 60 g (2 oz) white chocolate chopped
- Dippers: 12–16 fresh strawberries hulled, 12–16 large marshmallows, 12–16 shortbread or butter cookies, 1 cup pretzel rods, 1 cup assorted fresh fruit (apple slices, banana pieces, orange segments)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:
- Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan heat the cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer (do not boil). Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 1–2 minutes then add butter vanilla and salt. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly (5–10 minutes) until thickened but still spreadable.
- Assemble the Board:
- Spread the ganache evenly onto a large serving board or platter forming a thick layer (about 1 cm/½ inch). Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals stirring until smooth. Transfer melted white chocolate to a piping bag or a small ziplock bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Pipe 3–4 concentric circles on top of the ganache. Using a toothpick starting from the center gently drag lines outward through the circles to create a spiderweb effect.
- Arrange the Dippers:
- Neatly arrange strawberries marshmallows cookies pretzel rods and fruit around the ganache on the board. Serve immediately allowing guests to dip or scoop with their treats.
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This is a festive family favorite that brings everyone together around the table during spooky season.
Notes
Heatproof mixing bowl small saucepan whisk or spatula serving board or large platter piping bag or ziplock bag toothpick
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream butter chocolate) gluten (cookies pretzels) soy (possible in chocolate) and may contain nuts depending on chocolate brand and dippers Always check ingredient labels for allergens if serving to individuals with food allergies
Nutritional Information
Calories 370 Total Fat 22 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 5 g per serving
Pin This spiderweb chocolate ganache board is the perfect spooky dessert to elevate your Halloween celebrations and delight your guests.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How is the chocolate ganache prepared?
Chopped dark chocolate is combined with warm heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt, stirred until smooth and glossy, then cooled to a thick yet spreadable consistency.
- → What technique is used for the spiderweb decoration?
Melted white chocolate is piped in concentric circles onto the ganache, then a toothpick is dragged outward through the circles to create the spiderweb pattern.
- → Which dippables accompany the ganache board?
An assortment of fresh strawberries, large marshmallows, shortbread or butter cookies, pretzel rods, and mixed fresh fruit provide varied textures and flavors for dipping.
- → Can the ganache be made sweeter or flavored differently?
Yes, milk or white chocolate can replace dark chocolate for sweetness, and spices like cinnamon or chili powder can be added for a unique flavor twist.
- → What tools are required to assemble this dessert?
A heatproof bowl, small saucepan, whisk or spatula, serving board, piping bag or ziplock bag, and a toothpick are needed to prepare and decorate the ganache board.