Description
Indulge in the rich and glossy allure of chocolate ganache, a versatile delight that elevates any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate (semi-sweet or dark), chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream: Pour the cream into a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it simmers.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate: Take the saucepan off the heat and add the chopped chocolate.
- Let it sit: Allow the mixture to sit for about 3-5 minutes for the chocolate to melt.
- Stir gently until smooth and glossy: Use a spatula to stir the mixture in circles until combined.
- Add butter and mix (if desired): If using butter, incorporate it until fully combined.
- Cool before using: Let your ganache cool to your desired temperature.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Can be prepared a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg