The richest and most decadent chocolate—one that could only be called Ganache, is an intense treat for the senses. Its velvety sheen adds light to its depth, and it’s capped with a flash of cool steel. Perfect to serve delicious soufflés at your most elegant soirées, this deeply delicious, earthy shade is presented with a French accent, welcomed and desired wherever it goes.
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Color Inspiration: A Touch of Decadence
Embrace decadence with the velvety, versatile chocolate of Le Creuset’s indulgent new hue, Ganache. The warm, rich tone with our iconic gradient mirrors the luscious color of its namesake, a melted chocolate brightened by a swirl of cream. Of course, chocolate brown is a timeless color with appeal that extends far beyond the pâtisserie.
The depth of the elegant color is also reminiscent of hues drawn straight from Old World masterpieces: rich woods, velvet upholstery and aged leather. Inspired by these dark classics, Ganache makes an ultra-sophisticated base tone for endless combinations of colors. With its sleek stainless steel knob, Ganache can ground an edgy, modern palette with rich depth or blend seamlessly into the most traditional of kitchens.
Culinary Inspiration: A Delicious Discovery
Ganache is made when warm cream is stirred into chopped chocolate—simultaneously melting and enriching the chocolate. The origins of the silky confection are disputed, but the reigning story is almost as delicious as ganache itself.
Culinary legend holds that ganache was discovered in 1920s Paris, in the kitchen of renowned Chef Georges Auguste Escoffier, where an apprentice tasked with making pastry cream mistakenly poured hot cream into the wrong bowl: a bowl of chopped chocolate. “Ganache!” Escoffier angrily shouted, a French term that meant “fool” or “imbecile.” As he stirred, however, he realized that the mistake had created a delicious emulsion and a new world of possibilities opened.
As anyone who has ever tasted it knows, ganache is utterly irresistible. Rich and smooth and sensual, ganache is the heart of truffles and the finishing touch on cakes and other confections. We love this legendary French treat for the way it reminds us to truly savor life. It only felt natural, then, to name our newest, richest, most decadent chocolate brown after ganache—a timeless French classic through and through. Taste more joy at your table this season as you layer in a hint of Ganache or build an entire elegant palette on Ganache’s sophisticated base tone. Indulging has never been this beautiful.
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Olive
Warm, rich and sun-soaked, this appetizing yellow-inflected green with its striking gold knob is compatible with most every palette, from warm to cool and light to dark.
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Inspired by the French classic confection, beloved universally for its sweet simplicity. Meringue is a serene ivory, perfect to layer with soft tones or as a go-with-everything neutral.
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