Description
Learn how to make a classic ganache with just two ingredients. Perfect for glazing, filling, or frosting, this easy ganache recipe will elevate your desserts with a rich, velvety chocolate touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 200 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Combine: Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit undisturbed for about a minute.
- Mix Until Smooth: Gently stir the mixture from the center outward until it forms a smooth, glossy ganache.
- Cool as Needed: Let it cool slightly for pouring, or chill longer if you need a thicker consistency for piping or truffle-making.
Notes
- Consistency Adjustment: To make ganache thicker (for truffles), use a 2:1 chocolate to cream ratio. For a thinner, pourable ganache, stick to equal parts.
- Flavor Ideas: Add extracts like vanilla, coffee, or liqueur to the cream for additional flavor.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, and gently reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping, Filling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg