Chocolate Ganache
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
0 min
Batch Yield
Standard
Ingredients
- 151g semi-sweet or dark chopped chocolate in small pieces
- 203g heavy cream
- 38g unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes
Instructions
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1.
Add chocolate to a medium bowl; set aside.
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2.
In a small saucepan over medium-heat, bring the cream to a low simmer.
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3.
Pour half of the cream on top of the chocolate pieces and set aside for 1 minute. With a whisk, begin to incorporate the melted chocolate into the cream. Slowly add the remaining cream and continue carefully whisking until smooth and glossy.
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4.
Add in the butter and use a spatula to stir until the butter is completely melted. The mixture will be dark and glossy. Set aside, at room temperature, until needed.
Recipe Insights
Base Foundation Weight: 151g (100.0%)| Ingredient | Scaled Weight | Baker's % |
|---|---|---|
| semi-sweet or dark chocolate | 151g | 100.0% |
| heavy cream | 203g | 134.4% |
| unsalted butter | 38g | 25.2% |