Chocolate ganache is a rich topping for cakes and other desserts. It can be used by simply pouring over a cake or tart, and it can also be whipped and used as a filling for cakes and cupcakes.

Chocolate ganache

Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Ganache
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: ½ cup
 
Ingredients
  • 6 oz ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup cream
Instructions
  1. Cook chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over very low heat or a double-boiler while stirring.
  2. Keep stirring and cooking until the chocolate ganache becomes completely smooth and glossy.
Notes
If the mixture separates, pour the ganache into a bowl, add a teaspoon of cold cream and whisk vigorously and the ganache should come together and smooth out.