A silky smooth chocolate ganache that can be served warm or chilled as an elegant dessert.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- heatproof bowl
- whisk or spatula
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat heavy cream until just beginning to simmer. Do not boil.
- Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
- Stir gently until smooth, then add butter and vanilla until glossy.
- Use warm as a sauce or chill 30–60 minutes for a thicker dessert.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the smoothest, richest ganache.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 15mg