# The Ingredients 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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer without boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter, vanilla extract, and salt, then stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened but still spreadable.
02 - Spread the ganache evenly onto a large serving board or platter, forming a ½-inch (approximately 1 cm) thick layer. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a piping bag or a small ziplock bag with a tiny corner cut off. Pipe 3 to 4 concentric circles over the ganache. Using a toothpick, start at the center and gently drag lines outward through the circles to craft a spiderweb pattern.
03 - Neatly arrange strawberries, marshmallows, cookies, pretzel rods, and assorted fresh fruit around the ganache on the serving board. Serve immediately to allow guests to dip and enjoy.
