Description
This easy Dark Chocolate Ganache recipe combines rich dark chocolate and heavy whipping cream to create a smooth, glossy, and versatile topping or filling for cakes, cupcakes, and tarts. The ganache can be poured as a mirror glaze, whipped into a light frosting, or used for decorative piping.
Ingredients
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Ganache
- 12 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe container until it is steaming but not boiling.
- Combine with Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate and let it sit for 3 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften.
- Whisk to Smooth: Whisk the cream and chocolate mixture vigorously until it forms a smooth, glossy ganache with no lumps.
- Use or Chill: Pour the ganache over the top of cakes and use an offset spatula to smooth it down and around the sides. Alternatively, spoon it over cupcakes or into a tart shell.
- Optional Whipping: For whipped ganache frosting, cool the ganache completely, then whip it with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Notes
- This ganache can be used as a pourable glaze, a whipped frosting, a filling, or for decorative piping.
- If ganache is too thick for pouring, gently reheat slightly to loosen the consistency.
- For a thinner glaze, add a little more warm cream when mixing.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa for best flavor and texture.
- Store leftover ganache covered in the refrigerator and gently rewarm before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
