Super Easy Chocolate Ganache or Gelato
Indulge your chocolate cravings with this versatile and *Super Easy Chocolate Ganache or Gelato* recipe, perfect for both beginner and experienced home cooks. Made with just four simple ingredients—luxuriously rich dark chocolate, creamy heavy cream, fragrant vanilla extract, and a hint of optional cocoa powder—this recipe delivers decadent results in only 10 minutes of prep and cook time. Whether you drizzle the silky, glossy ganache over cakes and fruit for an elegant dessert sauce or transform it into velvety homemade gelato by chilling and churning, this customizable recipe guarantees a show-stopping treat. With its straightforward instructions and rich, irresistible flavor, this recipe is your ultimate answer to dessert emergencies or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for garnish or extra flavor)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small, evenly-sized pieces and place them in a medium-sized heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing the chocolate to melt.
Using a whisk or a spatula, gently stir the mixture in small circles until it forms a smooth, glossy ganache.
Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor and mix until fully incorporated.
For ganache: Let the mixture cool slightly, then serve warm as a sauce for cakes, cupcakes, or fruit.
For gelato: Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm. Once chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, or freeze directly for 4-5 hours, stirring every hour to prevent ice crystals.
Optionally, dust with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.4 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 123 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1482 mg | 32% | |
*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.
