Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious taste of homemade Chocolate Ganache. This versatile glaze can be poured over cakes, used as a frosting, or as a decadent filling.
Ingredients
Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate:
8 ounces, finely chopped
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Unsalted Butter:
1 tablespoon (optional, for extra shine)
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.
- Mix Chocolate and Cream: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Optional Butter: If using, stir in the butter until fully melted.
- Cool and Use: Let the ganache cool slightly before using as desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for optimal flavor.
- Adjust cream-to-chocolate ratio for different consistencies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg