Ganache

Ganache is a popular French dessert sauce made from chocolate and cream. It is used in various desserts like cakes, pastries, and truffles.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Ganache

Cooking Method: Melting, Mixing Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 5 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute.
4. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
5. Let the ganache cool at room temperature for about 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 2 more hours until it thickens.
6. Once thickened, use the ganache as a filling, frosting, or topping for desserts.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.