Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Ganache
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
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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
2 cups
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Calories
1048 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Ganache
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The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Ganache is for both the beginner and experienced home chefs. Requiring only 2 ingredients, it's a snap!
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Ingredients
Drizzle Chocolate Ganache (1:1)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)
Firm Chocolate Ganache Frosting (2:1)
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)
Whipped Chocolate Ganache (1:1)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)
Milk Chocolate Ganache (2.5:1)
- 20 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)
White Chocolate Ganache (3:1)
- 24 ounces white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup)
Instructions
Basic Ganache (All Ratios)
- Place chocolate into a glass or metal mixing bowl. If using chocolate bars, roughly chop the chocolate into small chocolate chip-sized pieces.
- Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Once simmering, immediately remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate.
- Let sit 2 to 3 minutes to allow the heat from the cream to melt the chocolate. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth. Use as desired.
Whipped Chocolate Ganache
- Follow the steps to create a basic ganache. Once the cream and chocolate are combined and smooth, cover, and chill the ganache in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Remove ganache from the fridge. Use a hand mixer to whip the ganache until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use as desired.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Use the best quality chocolate you can get. We recommend Guittard, Ghiradelli, Lindt baking chocolate, and other widely available high-quality chocolate brands. Avoid using any chocolate with stabilizers added in as the ganache won't set up properly. TROUBLESHOOTING
- Ganache too thick? Add in heated cream 1 tablespoon at a time to thin it out.
- Ganache too grainy? Create a double boiler by bringing a small saucepan of water to a boil. Place the mixing bowl with your ganache over the steam, but be sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Whisk your ganache over the double boiler until smooth.
- Ganache too thin? Create a double boiler and add in more chocolate 1 tablespoon at a time to thicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2cups
Calories
1048kcal
(52%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
85g
(131%)
Saturated Fat
51g
(255%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
728mg
(21%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
1724IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1048 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 1048kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 85g | 131% |
| Saturated Fat | 51g | 255% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 728mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 1724IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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