Who can say no to Chocolate Ganache
This delicious chocolate ganache is easy to make and can be used so many ways … pour it over ice cream or cake, use it as a filling, serve with pancakes or waffles, drizzle over popcorn and one of my favourites use it as a dip! I made this recently for my little dessert charcuterie on Valentine’s, which you can check out here, so thought I would share the recipe with you all, as it is too good not to share!
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Don’t forget it is also perfect with salty snacks, one of my favourite things to dip are pretzels seriously so yummy!
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In case you missed how I used this yummy Chocolate Ganache in my dessert charcuterie, here it is!
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Ingredients
- 8oz semi – sweet chocolate {chopped}
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- In medium sauce pan add heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, and salt and heat on low, stirring occasionally until the ingredients just begin to simmer then remove from heat.
- Add chopped chocolate and gently shake/swirl your pan so the cream mixture covers the chocolate, then let sit for 3 minutes, allowing the heat from the cream to melt the chocolate.
- Once the 3 minutes has passed, whisk the all ingredients until the chocolate is both melted and completely smooth. Whisk in Vanilla.
- Allow the Chocolate Ganache to cool for approx. 10 minutes for dips/sauces. Or allow to cool to room temp. for fillings and frosting.
*Recipe Notes*
Ganache can be stored by placing in an airtight container and add a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the ganache to prevent crystalizing of sugars, it can be stored this way in fridge for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use bring Ganache to room temperature {Approx 2 hours} You can also reheat at a low temp. while whisking continuously.
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Would love to know if you try this recipe and how you liked it!
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