Description
Smooth, glossy, and made with just chocolate and cream — this chocolate ganache recipe is perfect for cake filling, cupcake topping, drips, or a simple chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
- 240 g (8.5 oz) chopped chocolate – dark or semi-sweet
- 240 g (1 cup / 8 oz) heavy cream or whipping cream, at least 30% fat, room temperature
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate finely and place it in a large heatproof bowl.
- Bring the cream to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a few seconds.
- Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Cover and chill in the fridge until cool and thickened.
Notes
Storage: Keeps 1 week in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Tips:
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Let the ganache cool completely before using so it thickens properly.
- Don’t overheat the cream — it can cause separation.
- Store tightly sealed to maintain a smooth texture.
- 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