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A bowl of chocolate ganache with a spoon in it.
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Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate, chocolate ganache
Servings: 12 Servings (1.5 Cups)
Calories: 177kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz High Quality Semi Sweet Chocolate Bars
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or Heavy Whipping Cream)

Instructions

  • Chop chocolate finely, the smaller the pieces the quicker the chocolate will melt. Add it into a medium sized, heat proof bowl, and set it aside. 8 oz High Quality Semi Sweet Chocolate Bars
  • Add the heavy cream to a small sauce pan and heat it over medium until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil. 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for about 3 minutes to warm and soften the chocolate.
  • Use a silicone spatula to gently and slowly stir the chocolate until it is melted and totally smooth.
  • Let the Ganache Sit for 10 minutes before using as a glaze. Or let it cool more to pipe or whip.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg