Smooth Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate ganache is made with melted chocolate and heavy cream, and for a very smooth ganache, it's important to blend them together carefully.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 8oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- ¾cup heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Melt chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat.Step 3
Heat cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until it just comes to a boil, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't scorch.Step 4
Pour about a quarter of the hot cream into melted chocolate and stir until completely incorporated.Step 5
Repeat until all the cream is mixed in and ganache is shiny and smooth. If you are adding other flavoring ingredients, such as brandy , cognac or vanilla extract, stir it in now.