Classic Chocolate Ganache

Classic Chocolate Ganache

A silky, luxurious chocolate glaze that's perfect for coating cakes, filling pastries, or serving as a rich chocolate sauce.

⏱ 15 minServes 8French

Ingredients

  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. 1Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to steam, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. 2Place the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl.
  3. 3Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter, then let sit for 1 minute without stirring.
  4. 4Whisk the mixture gently until smooth and glossy, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. 5Use immediately as a glaze while warm and pourable, or let cool to desired consistency for spreading or piping.

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