Chocolate Ganache

This recipe is for making a chocolate ganache. Note that the ratio of cream to chocolate for this type of ganache is different than that of white chocolate, which has a different chemical makeup.

When working with chocolate, the ratio for making ganache is 1:1 - for every ounce of chocolate you should add one ounce of cream.

When working with white chocolate, the ratio for making ganache is 3:1 - for every 3 ounces of white chocolate you should add one ounce of cream. In some very hot and humid areas, a ratio of 4:1 might work better to ensure the white chocolate ganache isn’t too thin.

Chocolate Ganache

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 oz

Ingredients

  • 4 oz chopped chocolate
  • 4 oz heavy cream

Directions

  1. Roughly chocolate into chunks. This will help the chocolate melt evenly.
  2. Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate.
  3. Microwave the cream and chocolate in 15 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Once the chocolate has melted completely and incorporates smoothly into the cream, let cool to thicken.

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