Basic Ganache
Transform your desserts with this luxurious Basic Ganache recipe—a simple yet indulgent combination of just two ingredients: rich semi-sweet or dark chocolate and velvety heavy cream. Ready in under 15 minutes, this versatile ganache can be used as a silky glaze, a luscious filling, or even rolled into decadent truffles. The secret lies in gently melting the chopped chocolate with warm cream, creating a flawlessly smooth and glossy texture every time. Perfect for cakes, pastries, or as an elegant dip, this foolproof ganache is a must-have for every home baker's repertoire. With its quick preparation and endless uses, it’s the ultimate way to elevate any sweet treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
- 8 ounces heavy cream
Instructions
Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set it aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Once the cream reaches a simmer, immediately remove it from the heat and pour it over the chopped chocolate in the bowl.
Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Afterward, gently whisk the mixture starting from the center and moving outward until the chocolate and cream are fully combined and smooth.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly if using as a glaze, or refrigerate it to thicken if using as a filling or for shaping truffles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.9 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.5 g | 442% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
