Description
Chocolate ganache is a decadent blend of dark chocolate and heavy cream that transforms any dessert into a gourmet delight. This rich, silky sauce is incredibly versatile?you can use it as a glaze, filling, or frosting. With just two main ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a luxurious treat that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz good quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers?do not let it boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes to melt.
- Whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy.
- For added flavor, stir in a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt.
- Allow to cool slightly before using as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg