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Chocolate Ganache

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and silky chocolate ganache made with just two ingredients, perfect for glazing cakes, dipping, or using as a filling.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 8 oz (226g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
  4. Stir gently with a whisk or spatula until smooth and glossy.
  5. Let cool slightly before using as a glaze or allow to cool and thicken for spreading or piping.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • For a thicker ganache, use a higher ratio of chocolate to cream.
  • Ganache can be refrigerated and gently reheated as needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg