Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate: Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl to get ready for the ganache base.
- Heat cream: Warm the heavy cream over low heat until it just begins to simmer, being careful not to let it boil to avoid scorching.
- Combine cream and chocolate: Remove the cream from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips in the bowl.
- Cover and rest: Cover the bowl tightly with a piece of aluminum foil and let the mixture sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing the chocolate to soften.
- Stir smooth: Remove the foil and stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Set ganache: Leave the ganache uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken and become spreadable before using.
Notes
- Use good quality semisweet chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Make sure the cream is hot enough to melt the chocolate but not boiling to prevent a grainy ganache.
- If ganache becomes too thick, gently rewarm it or add a bit more warm cream to loosen.
- Store ganache covered in the refrigerator for up to a week; bring to room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
