– 8 ounces (225 grams) high-quality dark chocolate, chopped or broken into small piece
– 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
– 8 ounces (225 grams) high-quality dark chocolate, chopped or broken into small piece
– 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
Ingredients
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, cut into small piece
– Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur of your choice
– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, cut into small piece
– Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur of your choice
Instructions
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
1. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Instructions
Instructions
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
Instructions
Instructions
5. If desired, add the vanilla extract or liqueur and stir to combine.
6. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
5. If desired, add the vanilla extract or liqueur and stir to combine.
6. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
Instructions
Instructions
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.