Chocolate Ganache
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 servings (1.5 cups)
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Ganache
Description
This Chocolate Ganache combines semisweet chocolate finely chopped with simmered heavy cream poured over to melt the chocolate gently. The mixture is allowed to rest covered, then whisked until smooth and glossy. The ratio of one cup cream to eight ounces of chocolate creates a ganache that is pourable when warm but thickens on cooling. This consistency suits drip cake decoration or glaze applications. It can be left to cool and whipped for a fluffy frosting texture.
The flavor is a straightforward chocolate richness with a smooth mouthfeel derived from the careful melting and mixing process. Choosing high-quality chocolate with a substantial cocoa content and good cream helps achieve the desired silkiness.
For cake decorating, it is recommended to chill the frosted cake briefly before applying the ganache drip with controlled application tools like a piping bag. The ganache sets as it cools and can serve as a base for further decoration. Adjusting cream amounts can produce thicker or thinner ganache per preference.
Substitutions such as white chocolate require less cream and premium chocolate types offer better texture. The recipe advises against using chocolate chips for best results but notes some success with quality brands.
Ingredients
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped (alternatively you can use couverture chocolate, see note, or dark chocolate (60% cacao
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Place chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium/low heat just until cream comes to a simmer.
- Once cream is simmering, remove from heat and pour evenly over chocolate (do not stir). Cover with foil or plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove cover and use a whisk to gently whisk chocolate and cream together until completely melted and smooth (note that this may take a minute and the mixture may look separated and piece-y at first, just keep stirring!). Try not to whisk too vigorously or you may incorporate air bubbles into the ganache.
- Use as desired! If ganache is too thin immediately after preparing, let it sit for several minutes before using.
Notes
- Use high-quality semisweet or couverture chocolate with about 60% cocoa for best texture and flavor.
- For white chocolate ganache, reduce heavy cream to about 2/3 cup and avoid white chocolate chips; use premium white chocolate instead.
- Let ganache cool to thicken before using for drip decoration or whipping into frosting.
- Whipped ganache can be made by cooling fully then beating with an electric mixer until light and spreadable.
- Use double cream, heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream interchangeably according to availability.
- This ganache can be used for drip cakes—chill cake first, then pipe ganache onto edges for controlled drips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (1.5 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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