Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent world of chocolate with this versatile Chocolate Ganache recipe. Whether you’re glazing a cake, filling truffles, or frosting cupcakes, this velvety ganache will elevate your desserts to gourmet status.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Chocolate Ganache:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for extra shine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer; do not boil.
- Melt the Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to melt.
- Whisk: Gently whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Optional: Stir in the butter and vanilla extract if using.
- Finish: Allow the ganache to cool slightly for a glaze or frosting, or chill to thicken for truffles or whipped ganache.
Notes
- For a firmer ganache, use a 2:1 chocolate-to-cream ratio.
- For a pourable glaze, use a 1:2 chocolate-to-cream ratio.
- White or milk chocolate can be substituted; adjust the cream ratio slightly for softer chocolate types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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