Ingredients
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 12 ounces of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it’s just simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute.
- Whisk the cream and chocolate together until it’s smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts as desired.
Interesting Facts
- Ganache is a French term for a mixture of chocolate and cream.
- Ganache can be used as a glaze, topping, or even as a filling for cakes and other desserts.
- The ratio of chocolate to cream is usually 2:1
- Ganache can be flavored with a variety of extracts or liqueurs.
