Chocolate Ganache

Name: Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Ever wondered how to make chocolate ganache? We've got your back.This smooth satin chocolate ganache will bring a touch of elegance to even the most basic cake. A simple garnish such as fresh fruit adds the finishing touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth.
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.
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.

Originally published as Chocolate Ganache in Taste of Home's Complete Guide to Baking

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kredhead

Mar 12, 2019

Super good. Can use butter in a pinch. So easy.
anna

Feb 18, 2017

easy and delicious
LeslieH

Mar 27, 2016

Easy to make, rich and delicious. Used on contest winning moist chocolate cake from this site. I found that it did not need 40 minutes to set up for pouring, but more like 15 to 20 minutes.
NanZim

Dec 14, 2015

Quick, easy, and delicious. I used it to glaze a cheesecake.
Spedcat

Nov 28, 2013

Family loved this on a chocolate pie!
Conniecampbell

Jan 30, 2012

quick easy good
dongreenfield

Jul 13, 2010

This was a very easy recipe to follow. I had extra Ganache and so I dipped some strawberries and they came out great!