Spiderweb Chocolate Ganache Board (Print Version)

A festive chocolate ganache spread with white chocolate spiderweb and assorted dippables for sharing.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich chocolate ganache perfect for Halloween
  • Includes a variety of dippable treats for everyone
02 -
  • Contains dairy gluten and soy allergens
  • Adjust dippers based on dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Do not boil the cream to avoid seizing the chocolate
  • Use a toothpick to create clean spiderweb lines quickly
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