Chocolate Ganache Recipe Easy 2-Ingredient Rich Treat for Desserts
A simple, rich, and versatile chocolate ganache made with just two ingredients: good-quality chocolate and heavy cream. Perfect for quick desserts, cake glazes, dips, or frosting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) good-quality dark chocolate (60-70%)
- 1 cup (240ml) full-fat heavy cream
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate finely into small, uniform pieces (about 5 minutes).
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer around the edges (3-4 minutes). Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and let sit untouched for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir gently with a spatula or whisk in small circles from the center outward until smooth and glossy (2-3 minutes).
- Use immediately while warm for a glaze or dip, or let cool to room temperature or chill briefly for thicker frosting or truffle base.
Notes
Use chopped chocolate instead of chips for smoother texture. Avoid boiling the cream to prevent grainy ganache. Let the chocolate soak in hot cream before stirring. To fix grainy ganache, whisk in warm cream or gently reheat over double boiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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