Dark Chocolate Ganache
A good dark chocolate ganache recipe is an absolute necessity!!
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Use our ganache as a glaze, addition to your favorite icing, or a rich hot fudge sauce for your favorite ice cream!
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We use ganache in our macarons, and a cake filling.
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How to make Dark Chocolate Ganache
What you are creating:
A delicious dark chocolate ganache.
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Ingredients:
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2/3 cup heavy (40%) whipping cream
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8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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Dash of salt
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Directions:
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Place whipping cream in a small sauce pan.
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Set heat to medium and bring to a simmer.
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Place the chocolate in a medium size heatproof bowl.
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Pour the whipping cream over the chocolate.
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Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
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Slowly stir to blend.
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Add the butter and dash of salt and whisk until the ganache is smooth.
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Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups.
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Variations:
Use semi sweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate.