Description
Smooth and versatile, this chocolate ganache is perfect for filling and decorating a 6 inch cake or 12 cupcakes with a rich, glossy finish.
Ingredients
- 240 g (8,5 oz) chopped chocolate - dark or semi-sweet
- 240 g (1 cup - 8 oz) Heavy cream or whipped cream at least 30 % fat room temperature
Instructions
- Chop finely the chocolate with a large knife and place it in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan bring the cream to a gentle boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate.
- Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Cover with cling film and place in the fridge until cool.
Notes
Storage: 1 week in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Tips:
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Let it cool before using to achieve the right consistency.
- Avoid overheating the cream to prevent separation.
- Store properly – keeps 1 week in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: cakes, Dessert, snack
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 12
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 28