Description
Chocolate Ganache is the ultimate chocolate lover’s delight, transforming ordinary desserts into extraordinary experiences. This rich and silky mixture of high-quality dark chocolate and heavy cream creates a glossy finish that elevates cakes, pastries, and even fruits. Perfect for drizzling or dipping, this simple yet impressive ganache will elevate any occasion and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just simmers (bubbles forming at the edges).
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Whisk gently until smooth and glossy. If using, stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before using as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For variations, substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate. - To thicken ganache, increase the chocolate ratio; for a thinner consistency, add more heated cream. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.