Chocolate Ganache
A warm, glossy, and indulgent chocolate ganache made from quality semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream, perfect for glazing cakes, filling pastries, or making truffles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- 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.
- To store, cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For a pourable glaze use it while still slightly warm; for truffles or piping, allow it to cool until firm. If you plan to whip it into a frosting, cool completely and then beat with a mixer until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate ganache, dessert, glaze, frosting, truffles
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