Ganache I

Frosting and Icing - Dessert

Ganache is a mixture of cream, or butter, and chocolate. Ganache can be made thick enough to use as a truffle filling or thin enough to use as a glaze. A 'thin' Ganache can be melted to use as a glaze or whipped, and used as a filling for cakes. Use the best quality chocolate you can find.

Brief

Servings: 16

Yield: 4 cups

Ganache I

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 ¼ pounds bittersweet chocolate

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a large stainless steel bowl.

Step 2

In a large high sided saucepan heat cream over medium high heat stirring frequently until it starts to boil. At this point the cream will want to boil over so keep an eye on it! Immediately remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate.

Step 3

Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Cool completely and then store in refrigerator. Ganache can be reheated in a stainless steel bowl over hot but not boiling water.

Nutritional Information

Ganache I

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 300.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 21.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 16.1g

Fat: 23g 35%

Saturated Fat: 14.2g 71%

Cholesterol: 42.3mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 439.8IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 1.2mcg

Calcium: 21mg 2%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 2.1mg 1%

Potassium: 158.1mg 4%

Sodium: 13.1mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 206.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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