5 from 6 votes
Basic Chocolate Ganache
The basic formulas for making chocolate ganache.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
recipe
Calories:
3857 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For Chocolate Truffles:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
For Glazes and Frostings:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the chocolate in a medium bowl.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it simmers. Pour over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes, then gently stir with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- If Using for Truffles: Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, until thoroughly chilled. Then, scoop into balls and roll in cocoa powder or chopped nuts.
- If Using for a Glaze: After mixing, slowly pour the ganache over the cake or cupcakes, allowing it to drip over the sides.
- If Using for a Frosting: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then use an offset spatula to spread. Alternatively, you can also whip the chilled ganache for a lighter frosting.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on the whole recipe
Nutrition Information
Calories
3857kcal
(193%)
Carbohydrates
247g
(82%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
305g
(469%)
Saturated Fat
182g
(910%)
Cholesterol
516mg
(172%)
Sodium
181mg
(8%)
Potassium
2839mg
(60%)
Fiber
36g
(144%)
Sugar
166g
(332%)
Vitamin A
5475IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
513mg
(51%)
Iron
28.7mg
(159%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3857
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3857kcal | 193% |
| Carbohydrates | 247g | 82% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 305g | 469% |
| Saturated Fat | 182g | 910% |
| Cholesterol | 516mg | 172% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 2839mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 36g | 144% |
| Sugar | 166g | 332% |
| Vitamin A | 5475IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 513mg | 51% |
| Iron | 28.7mg | 159% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.