Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate Ganache? Something so easy to prepare and you can use on top of just about anything
Who Loves Chocolate? I raise both hands.
Something that still baffles me is a chocolate ganache. It is really easy prepared with warm cream and chocolate. Let the warm cream melt the chocolate for a few minutes then mix with a whisk. This ganache can be used for cakes, truffles, other desserts, or swimming (I’m joking).
I have made this chocolate ganache for my
Now in the recipe, there is the option to add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Why? Salt enhances the flavor of the chocolate. Think of a Snicker’s Bar, it is prepared with salted peanuts, which enhances the flavors of the caramel and chocolate. And why kosher salt? Kosher salt has less sodium content than that of iodized salt.
This chocolate ganache is super quick and easy to make
Chocolate Ganache
Ingredients
- 20 oz chocolate, chopped small or chocolate chips
- 12 oz heavy cream
- 1 tsp. kosher salt optional
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment
- Heat heavy cream either in a microwave safe bowl or on a stove over medium-high heat till simmering.
- Once the cream is hot add chocolate. Allow the cream to melt the chocolate, about five minutes. Mix well.
This looks so good! Definitely a good recipe to keep on hand!
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This looks like a great recipe, easy to make yet delicious. I wan’t to try it!
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I honestly had no idea what ganash was when I clicked on this link, but the photo with all that chocolate was all I needed. Now I know!I’ll be saving this one for sure.
Yeah and thank you! Chocolate is life!
This seems so easy and looks delicious! It’s speaking to my pregnant sweet tooth!
Thank you and congrats!