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Rich homemade ganache recipe being poured over a dessert on a white plate.

Homemade Ganache

A simple and versatile chocolate ganache that can be used for frosting, glazing, or filling desserts.
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Temps de préparation 5 minutes
Temps de cuisson 5 minutes
Temps total 10 minutes
Portions: 8 servings
Type de plat: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter optional

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl and pour the hot cream over it.
  3. Let it sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in the butter if using for extra shine.
  5. Let the ganache cool to your desired consistency before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtéines: 2gFat: 18gLipides saturés: 11gCholéstérol: 35mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgFibre: 2gSucre: 12gVitamine A: 6IUCalcium: 2mgFer: 1mg

Notes

For a thicker ganache, use more chocolate. For a thinner consistency, use more cream.

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