Pin It 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 always been a highlight at our Halloween parties, impressing guests with both its look and flavor.
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.
Pin It This dessert brings family and friends together as everyone gathers around to dip and share stories during Halloween celebrations.
Required Tools
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 It This spiderweb chocolate ganache board is the perfect blend of festive flair and delicious richness sure to delight all your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the chocolate ganache smooth and glossy?
Heat cream until it simmers, then pour it over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit briefly before adding butter and vanilla, stirring gently until fully combined and shiny.
- → What creates the spiderweb decoration on the ganache?
White chocolate is melted and piped in concentric circles on the ganache, then a toothpick is dragged from the center outward to form a spiderweb design.
- → Can I prepare the ganache in advance?
Yes, the ganache can be prepared ahead and chilled until firm but still spreadable before assembling the board.
- → What are good alternatives for dippers on the board?
Fresh fruits like apple slices and banana, pretzels, marshmallows, and cookies create a mix of textures that complement the ganache well.
- → How should the spiderweb board be served?
Arrange the ganache spread and decorations on a large platter, then surround with dippables, serving it immediately for best freshness.