Chocolate Ganache

Name: Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 1-1/4 cups.

This smooth, satin chocolate ganache recipe will bring a touch of elegance to even the most basic cake. A simple garnish, like fresh fruit, adds the finishing touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
2. For a pourable ganache, cool, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 85°-90° and is slightly thickened, about 40 minutes. Pour over cake, allowing some to drape down the sides. Spread ganache with a spatula if necessary to evenly coat, working quickly before it thickens. Let stand until set.
3. For spreadable ganache, chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 135 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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