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Chocolate Ganache Filling


Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
White bowl filled with chocolate ganache.
Looking for the perfect chocolate filling, topping, and more for your favorite desserts? This Chocolate Ganache is just the thing!

Ingredients  

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 finely chopped
  • 8 ounces heavy cream

Instructions

  • Chop the chocolate into fine pieces and place in a medium metal or glass bowl.
  • Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the top of the chocolate in the bowl. Allow It to sit for 4 minutes before mixing.
  • After the 4 minutes have passed, whisk together the cream and chocolate until a rich chocolate ganache forms.
  • Use right away or allow it to cool to desired consistency.

Notes

  1. Increase the chocolate to 16 ounces for a thicker consistency if using it to make truffles or a tart.
  2. Do not use light cream or half & half.
  3. Shelf Life: 
    • Room Temperature: 2 days
    • Refrigerator: 4 weeks
  4. Nutritional information is per cup of ganache, this recipe yields around 2 cups total.

Nutrition

Calories: 1048kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1724IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 7mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/chocolate-ganache/