Ultimate Chocolate Ganache

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Ready In

Recipe: #3045

November 25, 2011



"I got this recipe from a TV show that Marcel Desaulniers did many years ago. If you like chocolate, this is the ultimate in chocolate, in my opinion. Ganache can be used to ice many desserts. Chill it, and it is great for piping from a pastry bag to garnish anything. Also, when chilled, it can also be used to make truffles. I use it to ice chocolate angel food cakes, drizzle on petits fours and piping. Prep time does not include letting the chocolate cool at room temperature. Yield 3-4 cups"

Original is 12 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (79.3 g)
  • Calories 272.1
  • Total Fat - 19.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 11.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 29.4 mg
  • Sodium - 45 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 26.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.8 g
  • Sugars - 22.6 g
  • Protein - 1.9 g
  • Calcium - 24.3 mg
  • Iron - 1.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place all the chocolate pieces in a stainless steel bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Heat the cream, butter, and sugar in a 3 quart pan over medium heat.

Step 3

When the cream mixture is hot, stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Pour the boiling cream over chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes without stirring.

Step 5

After the 5 minutes, stir the chocolate mixture until smooth and creamy then allow to cool at room temperature.

Step 6

When the ganache has cooled, you can drizzle the ganache over cake, ice the cake completely, or chill some of it for about 10 minutes for piping.

Tips


No special items needed.

7 Reviews

JackieStu

I used this as a frosting for an Angel Food Cake that I made and it was delicious. I sprinkled nuts on top before serving to my friends. They loved the cake!

5.0

review by:
(10 Dec 2013)

racrgal

TDF! The combination of the three chocolates balances the flavor well. Not too sweet, not too bitter. I used this in a red velvet trifle. Easy to make with excellent results. Thanks Elsie!

5.0

review by:
(13 Jul 2013)

Christina

This makes an amazing topping for cupcakes. I just dip each cupcake into the ganache and voila, they are frosted! Delicious too!

5.0

review by:
(12 Mar 2013)

Sheri

It came out perfect! I topped a Sponge Cake with it and just made half the amount. It dripped down the sides and looked so pretty with some fresh strawberries on top. My family ate the whole thing is one sitting!

5.0

review by:
(28 Oct 2012)

KitchenWhichWay

This can be utilized for so many recipes. I made up a batch and used it on brownies and then over a sponge cake I made. Now my standby for these kinds of desserts!

5.0

review by:
(16 Oct 2012)

LouLouIzSpoiled

I used this to top a Boston Cream pie and it was just right! This is my go to whenever I need Ganache from now on. Delicious!

5.0

review by:
(10 Aug 2012)

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