5 from 87 votes
Basic Chocolate Ganache
Basic Chocolate Ganache blends heavy cream and unsweetened butter heated to boiling then mixed into chopped dark chocolate. Infused with liqueur and cocoa powder, it forms a smooth, rich chocolate mixture that firms up when chilled. Rolled into balls and coated, it’s used for truffles or as a chocolate base.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings:
48
pieces
Calories:
91 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter unsweetened
- 1 pound dark chocolate or bittersweet, chopped
- 1/4 cup liqueur Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Cognac or brandy
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat cream and butter just to boiling.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate.
- Stir until all the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Add liqueur and stir.
- Refrigerate until cold and firm, a couple of hours or over-night.
- Using a teaspoon measure out and roll into balls. Roll in cocoa or nuts.
- Refrigerate until ready to package or serve.
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Notes
- The recipe accommodates any flavor of liqueur to customize the ganache's taste.
- Try pairing Amaretto ganache with toasted almonds for added texture.
- Frangelico pairs well with chopped toasted hazelnuts for a nutty flavor.
- Grand Marnier ganache goes nicely with a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Brandy-flavored ganache can be rolled in chopped walnuts for contrast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.