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

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 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.

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RosanneMack

Jan 25, 2020

Every recipe I see for ganache has a different ratio of cream to chocolate. How can they all be so different for just 2 ingredients? help
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!