Heavenly Chocolate Ganache
Indulge in the velvety richness of our Heavenly Chocolate Ganache, a deceptively simple yet luxurious recipe that will elevate your desserts to gourmet status. Featuring just four ingredients—dark chocolate, heavy cream, and optional touches of unsalted butter and vanilla extract—this ganache combines bold flavors with a silky-smooth texture. Perfect as a glaze, filling, or frosting, it’s incredibly versatile and ready in just 10 minutes, making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you’re drizzling it over cakes, dipping fresh fruits, or whipping it into a luscious frosting, this foolproof recipe ensures glossy perfection every time. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this ganache is the ultimate indulgence for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (finely chopped)
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 10 grams unsalted butter (optional, for extra shine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a medium-sized heat-resistant bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer but does not boil. Small bubbles will appear around the edges of the pan.
Immediately pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, ensuring that the chocolate is entirely covered.
Allow the mixture to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to let the chocolate melt.
Using a whisk or a spatula, gently stir the mixture in small circles starting from the center. Continue stirring until the chocolate and cream combine into a smooth and glossy ganache.
For additional shine, stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
If desired, mix in vanilla extract for a hint of flavor.
Allow the ganache to cool slightly before using as a glaze or filling. For a thicker consistency (such as for frosting), chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.0 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.2 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0% | |
*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.
