Recipes

Chocolate Ganache

 

Chocolate Ganache

The easiest way to frost cakes and cupcakes or add a fancy drizzle to any dessert!
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Chocolate
Author: Emily ~ Garlic & Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 8 oz semi-sweet Chocolate Chips about 1 1/3 cups
  • 3/4 c Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Optional Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp Liqueur such a Grand Marnier
  • 1 T Butter for extra shine
  • 1 1/2 tsp Brewed Coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor

Instructions

  • Heat chocolate chips and cream in a double boiler.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla at the very end, off the heat.
  • The more you stir, the shinier it will be.
  • Pour warm liquid over cake, or dip cupcakes to cover

Notes

If cooled to room temperature ganache becomes a spreadable filling and can be whipped to make frosting. Refrigerated ganache can be scooped and rolled into truffles.

 

 

One thought on “Chocolate Ganache

  1. I made this ganache to top my store bought cake mix – it looks (and tastes) extra special! My guests thought I slaved all day – thank you so much! I’ll use for company every time since so successful and easy! These are the types of recipes I need with two small kids – makes people think “she’s still got it” – even though I have half the time!

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