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Chocolate Ganache Recipe

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This rich and silky chocolate ganache recipe is the perfect versatile topping or filling for cakes, cheesecakes, and other desserts. Made with just semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream, it creates a smooth and luscious ganache that can be drizzled or thickened to spreadable consistency with minimal effort.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert Topping
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bars
  • 8 ounces heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Chop Chocolate: Finely chop the semi-sweet chocolate bars and place the pieces into a heat-proof bowl. Set aside while preparing the cream.
  2. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan over medium heat, pour in the heavy cream. Heat it just until it begins to barely simmer. It is important not to let the cream come to a rolling boil as too much heat can affect the texture of the ganache.
  3. Combine Cream and Chocolate: Remove the cream from the heat and immediately pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes. This resting time allows the heat from the cream to gently melt the chocolate.
  4. Stir Ganache: Gently stir the chocolate and cream mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Larger chocolate pieces may take longer to melt, so continue stirring patiently to achieve an even consistency.
  5. Set Ganache: Allow the ganache to set for about 10 minutes before drizzling over cakes, cheesecakes, or other desserts. For a thicker, spreadable or scoopable consistency, let it set for 2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor and smoothness.
  • Do not let the cream boil to prevent a grainy texture in the ganache.
  • Adjust setting time depending on the desired consistency of the ganache.
  • Ganache can be stored refrigerated and gently reheated before use.

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