Description
Silky, rich, and decadently smooth, chocolate ganache is the luxurious secret behind countless elegant desserts. Made with just two ingredients, it’s incredibly versatile—perfect as a glaze, dip, frosting, or truffle base.
Ingredients
8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 pinch salt (optional)
2 tablespoons liqueur (optional)
Instructions
1. Chop the chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2–3 minutes.
4. Gently stir from the center outward until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
5. Add butter, vanilla, salt, or liqueur if using, and stir until incorporated.
6. Use immediately for a pourable ganache, or let cool for a thicker consistency.
7. Chill if making whipped ganache or truffles.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.
Let ganache sit covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
To fix split ganache, gently warm and stir in more cream.
Chocolate-to-cream ratio can be adjusted for different textures.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ganache, chocolate, dessert topping