Spiderweb Chocolate Ganache Board (Printer View)

Decadent dark chocolate ganache topped with white chocolate spiderweb and assorted dippables.

# What you'll need:

→ Chocolate Ganache

01 - 10.5 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Spiderweb Decoration

06 - 2 oz white chocolate, chopped

→ Dippers

07 - 12–16 fresh strawberries, hulled
08 - 12–16 large marshmallows
09 - 12–16 shortbread or butter cookies
10 - 1 cup pretzel rods
11 - 1 cup assorted fresh fruit (apple slices, banana pieces, orange segments)

# Method:

01 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until near simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 1–2 minutes before adding butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Let cool 5–10 minutes until spreadable.
02 - Spread ganache evenly in a thick ½-inch layer over a large serving board. Melt white chocolate in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a piping or ziplock bag and pipe 3–4 concentric circles atop the ganache. Drag a toothpick from center outward through circles to form spiderweb pattern.
03 - Neatly place strawberries, marshmallows, cookies, pretzel rods, and assorted fruit around the ganache on the board. Serve immediately for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich and creamy chocolate ganache with a festive spiderweb design
  • Variety of fresh and sweet dippable treats to please any crowd
02 -
  • Add chocolate truffles brownie bites or Halloween candies for extra variety
  • Use milk or white chocolate for a sweeter ganache
03 -
  • Melt chocolate slowly to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture
  • Use a toothpick to carefully create spiderweb lines for best effect
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