Coffee Ganache
Indulge in the velvety decadence of Coffee Ganache, a luxurious blend of chocolate and espresso that's perfect for elevating your desserts. This simple yet sophisticated recipe combines finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate with a rich infusion of heavy cream and espresso powder, creating an irresistibly smooth ganache with bold coffee undertones. A touch of softened butter adds an extra layer of silky texture, making it ideal as a cake filling, drizzle, or even for piping. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile treat is your go-to for adding gourmet flair to cakes, cupcakes, or pastries. Plus, with just four ingredients, it's a quick and easy way to impress with homemade elegance. A must-have recipe for chocolate and coffee lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 150 g Semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Espresso powder
- 15 g Unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Place the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not allow it to boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the espresso powder until fully dissolved.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, ensuring all the chocolate is submerged. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Using a spatula or whisk, gently stir the mixture in small circles starting from the center, working your way outward, until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
Add the softened butter to the ganache and continue to stir until fully incorporated for an extra silky texture.
Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency for drizzling or spreading.
Use immediately as a drizzle, cake filling, or let it set further for piping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 646 mg | 14% | |
*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.
