Chocolate Ganache
A silky, glossy chocolate ganache perfect for glazing cakes, filling tartlets, or enhancing desserts with a rich, smooth texture and deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces quality semi-sweet chocolate bars, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer, without boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Slowly stir the mixture with a metal spoon or spatula until completely combined and the chocolate has melted.
- Let the ganache sit at room temperature to cool and thicken, stirring occasionally.
- Once fully cooled, it can be piped or scooped.
- To store, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use a heat-proof bowl and metal utensils. If graininess appears, gently warm and stir until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: ganache, chocolate, dessert, frosting, baking
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