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Dipping a strawberry on a skewer into a bowl of dark chocolate ganache with a bowl of strawberries.
Christine Miller

Dark Chocolate Ganache

5 from 2 votes
A rich and decadent sauce that's incredibly simple and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: condiment, Dessert, Ingredient
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1331
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. dark Chocolate chips
  • 16 oz heavy cream
  • 1 oz. of a liquor of your choice for flavored ganache.

Equipment

  • 1 large glass bowl heat safe
  • 1 Kitchen Scale
  • 1 liquid measuring cup
  • 1 silicone spatula
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set

Method
 

  1. Place the chocolate pieces in a large glass bowl.
  2. Add the heavy cream to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Pour the heated heavy cream over the chocolate pieces and allow to sit for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Using a silicone spatula quickly and carefully combine the cream and the chocolate. Stir with the silicone spatula until the cream and chocolate are incorporated and you have a silky smooth texture. Be careful not to add to much air to the mixture. 
  5. Add the desired flavored liquor or extract and stir with a silicone spatula to combine.
  6. Cool the ganache completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1331kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 17gFat: 102gSaturated Fat: 79gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 1101mgFiber: 6gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 2238IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 558mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adding more cream to the mixture (a ¼ cup at a time) will create a thinner ganache for pouring and glazing.  

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